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most common childhood cancer,uncontrolled production of lymphocytes
leukemia
clinical manifestation of leukemia
neutropenia & decreased RBC & platelet
pallor
fever
weakness
excessive bruising
joint pain
ab pain
how is leukeia diagnosed
bone marrow aspiration
med mgt for leukemia
eradicate leukemic cells through chemotherapy`
surg mgt for leukemia
bone marrow transplant
leukemia Tx may last?
2-3 yrs
leukemia probability of survival are decreased with?
relapse
nurse mgt for leukmia
assess emotion
resolve fear
explore Tx coping
autoimmune blood disorder associated with platelet deficit in circulatory system preceded by viral infection
idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)
idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) manifestation
bruising
petichiae
med mgt for idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)
platelet transfusion
CBC
bone marrow aspiration
if drugs no longer control idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) what may be indicated
splenectomy, but not before 5 years bc of immature immune system
pharm mgt for idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)
steroids
immune glbulin - block dest. of platelet
nurse mgt for idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)
use soft tooth brush
avoid sports unil resolved
Author
sanchez
ID
112613
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61 peds
Description
hemat and lymphatic system
Updated
2011-10-27T16:46:50Z
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