A Patient with Leukemia Is Considering Whether to Have Hematopoietic

question 27

Multiple Choice

A patient with leukemia is considering whether to have hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Which information will be included in patient teaching?

• A) Transplant of the donated cells is painful because of the nerves in the tissue lining the bone.
• B) Donor bone marrow cells are transplanted through an incision into the sternum or hip bone.
• C) The transplant procedure takes place in a sterile operating room to minimize the risk for infection.
• D) Hospitalization will be required for several weeks after the hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT).

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Definitions:

Occipital Bone

A cranial bone situated at the lower back part of the skull, forming the base and back wall of the skull.

Ethmoid Bone

A sponge-like bone located at the roof of the nasal cavity that separates the nasal cavity from the brain. It also forms part of the orbit of the eye.

Gout

A form of inflammatory arthritis characterized by recurrent attacks of a red, tender, hot, and swollen joint, caused by elevated levels of uric acid in the blood.

Uric Acid

A waste product found in the blood, resulting from the breakdown of purines, which are substances found in many foods and cells of the body; high levels can lead to gout.