The nurse has completed a plan of care for a patient who has been hospitalized for the treatment of acute leukemia. When planning this patient's care, the nurse has specified that assessments be performed more often than is the unit norm
Frequent, thorough assessments are indicated in the treatment of patients with acute leukemia because:
A) Changes in condition must be identified early because treatment options do not normally exist.
B) Patients with leukemia are often unable to accurately describe their symptoms.
C) Leukemia has characteristics of chronic diseases as well as acute illnesses.
D) Patients with leukemia often experience clinical changes that may be subtle and nonspecific.
D
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