A patient diagnosed with acute myelogenous leukemia has just been admitted to the oncology unit. When writing this patient's care plan, what potential complication should the nurse address?
A) Pancreatitis
B) Hemorrhage
C) Arteritis
D) Liver dysfunction
Ans: B
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Pancreatitis, arteritis, and liver dysfunction are generally not complications of leukemia. However, the patient faces a high risk of hemorrhage.
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