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CCRN Critical Care Nursing

Category - Pediatrics

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Which of the following would a nurse expect to observe in a pediatric client who has a tentative diagnosis of Acute lymphocytic Leukemia:

Alopecia and swollen gums
Alopecia and Petechiae
Anorexia and Insomnia
Anorexia and Petechiae

Explanation

Answer: D - Anorexia and Petechiae are indicative of catabolism and Bone marrow depression which are expected in a child with ALL. Alopecia would occur only until Chemotherapy in instituted. It is also expected that a child will be lethargic and sleep excessively due to Bone marrow depression.

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