A client is scheduled for a bone marrow transplant from cells that were donated by his identical twin. The nurse realizes that the type of transplant this client is planning would be:
1. syngeneic.
2. autologous.
3. allograft.
4. apheresis
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A syngeneic transplant uses bone marrow donated by an identical twin. An autologous transplant is the removal of bone marrow cells from the individual; the cells are treated and stored and then returned after the individual receives intensive chemotherapy or radiation. Allograft refers to cells and tissue obtained from the same species who has a similar type or cell compatibility. Apheresis is a procedure used to treat autoimmune disorders.
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