A 45-Year-Old Patient with Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML) Is Considering

question 15

Multiple Choice

A 45-year-old patient with chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) is considering the possibility of treatment with a hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) from an HLA-matched sibling. To assist the patient with treatment decisions, the best approach for the nurse to use is to

• A) emphasize the positive outcomes of a bone marrow transplant.
• B) ask the patient whether there are any questions or concerns about HSCT.
• C) explain that a cure is not possible with any other treatment except HSCT.
• D) discuss the need for adequate insurance to cover post-HSCT care.

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