The nurse is admitting a patient to the unit with a diagnosis of ataxia-telangiectasia. The nurse's assessment should reflect the patient's increased risk for what complication?
A) Peripheral edema
B) Cancer
C) Anaphylaxis
D) Gastrointestinal bleeds
Ans: B
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Frequent causes of death in patients with ataxia-telangiectasiaare chronic pulmonary disease and malignancy. Peripheral edema, anaphylaxis, and GI bleeding are not noted to be common among patients with ataxia-telangiectasia.
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