A Child Who Has Polycythemia Is Prescribed Radiation

question 20

Multiple Choice

A child who has polycythemia is prescribed radiation.The child's parents ask why this is necessary since the child does not have cancer.Which response by the nurse is accurate?

• A) "It stimulates red blood cell production."
• B) "It suppresses the bone marrow."
• C) "It provides vitamin supplementation."
• D) "It decreases the risk of transfusion reactions."

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