In which of the following diseases would bone marrow transplantation not be indicated in a newly diagnosed client?
A. Acute lymphocytic leukemia
B. Chronic myeloid leukemia
C. Severe aplastic anemia
D. Severe combined immunodeficiency
Answer: A
Explanation: For the first episode of acute lymphocytic anemia, conventional therapy is superior to bone marrow transplantation. In severe combined immunodeficiency and in severe aplastic anemia, bone marrow transplantation has been employed to replace abnormal stem cells with healthy cells from the donor's marrow. In myeloid leukemia, bone marrow transplantation is done after chemotherapy to infuse healthy marrow and to replace marrow stem cells ablated during chemotherapy.
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