The Parents of a Child with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Ask

question 10

Multiple Choice

The parents of a child with acute lymphoblastic leukemia ask about the best approach for maintaining remission of the disease.What would be the most effective therapy?

• A)Surgery to remove enlarged lymph nodes
• B)Long-term chemotherapy
• C)Nutritional supplements to enhance blood cell production
• D)Blood transfusions to replace ineffective red cells

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