In evaluating the effectiveness of induction therapy in a child with acute lymphocytic leukemia, the nurse should expect:
A) eradication of 99% of leukemic cells.
B) no rejection of stem cell transplantation.
C) elimination of residual disease.
D) complete eradication of the disease.
A) eradication of 99% of leukemic cells.
Explanation: A) The goal of induction therapy is to eradicate 99% of leukemic cells.
B) Consolidation therapy, not induction therapy, consists of one or more courses of high-dose chemotherapy and/or hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and is given to eradicate undetected leukemic cells and potentially obtain a cure.
C) Induction therapy is given to induce a remission, followed by consolidation therapy to eliminate residual disease.
D) Consolidation therapy, consisting of one or more courses of high-dose chemotherapy and/or hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, is given to eradicate undetected leukemic cells and potentially obtain a cure.
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