Leukemia
Leukemia ( 15 Questions)
What are potential complications associated with leukemia that the nurse should monitor for? Select all that apply.
Infection is a potential complication of leukemia because the disease impairs the normal functioning of white blood cells, making the patient more susceptible to infections.
Bleeding is a potential complication of leukemia due to low platelet counts (thrombocytopenia) Platelets are essential for blood clotting, and their deficiency can lead to bleeding tendencies.
Hypertension is not typically associated with leukemia. Leukemia primarily affects the blood and bone marrow and is not a direct cause of hypertension.
Organ damage is a broad term that can occur in many diseases, but it is not a specific complication directly associated with leukemia.
Gastrointestinal bleeding can occur as a complication of leukemia, especially if the disease affects the gastrointestinal tract or if there is a low platelet count.
Choice A rationale:
Infection is a potential complication of leukemia because the disease impairs the normal functioning of white blood cells, making the patient more susceptible to infections.
Choice B rationale:
Bleeding is a potential complication of leukemia due to low platelet counts (thrombocytopenia)
Platelets are essential for blood clotting, and their deficiency can lead to bleeding tendencies.
Choice C rationale:
Hypertension is not typically associated with leukemia.
Leukemia primarily affects the blood and bone marrow and is not a direct cause of hypertension.
Choice D rationale:
Organ damage is a broad term that can occur in many diseases, but it is not a specific complication directly associated with leukemia.
Choice E rationale:
Gastrointestinal bleeding can occur as a complication of leukemia, especially if the disease affects the gastrointestinal tract or if there is a low platelet count.