The patient with acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) asks why he is making more WBCs when he already has so many. The nurse clarifies that the large number of leukemic white cells he al-ready has:
a. are not as effective as normal white cells would be.
b. protect against infection.
c. attempt to take over the functions of RBCs.
d. are produced by the lymphatic system.
A
The many leukemic white cells cannot function as normal WBCs do. The bone marrow "rushes" production of immature white cells (blasts) to try to create adequate protection. These cells do not protect against infection, nor do they take over the functions of the RBCs. AML originates in the bone marrow.
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