The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Is Undergoing

question 13

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client who is undergoing bone marrow transplantation. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the client's teaching plan?

• 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 2-4 weeks after transplantation.

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Definitions:

Superior Orbital Fissure

A crack or slit in the skull located between the sphenoid wing and greater wing, allowing for the passage of several cranial nerves.

Jugular Foramen

An opening in the skull that allows passage for the internal jugular vein and several cranial nerves.

Foramen Ovale

The foramen ovale is an opening in the heart's septum present in the fetus that usually closes shortly after birth.

Chemoreceptors

Sensory receptor cells that respond to chemical stimuli from the environment or the bloodstream.