Which of the following can be a manifestation of leukemia in a child? Select all that apply.
1. Leg pain.
2. Fever.
3. Excessive weight gain.
4. Bruising.
5. Enlarged lymph nodes.
1, 2, 4, 5
rationale for each:
1. The proliferation of cells in the bone marrow can cause leg pain.
2. Fever is a result of the neutropenia.
3. There is usually a decrease in weight because the child will feel sick and not as hungry.
4. A decrease in platelets causes the bruising.
5. The lymph nodes are enlarged by the infiltration of leukemic cells.
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