Which of the following are major risks during the post-transplant phase of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT)? Select all that apply
1. Infection
2. Fluid volume overload
3. Pancytopenia
4. Thrombosis
5. Bleeding
1, 3, 5
Rationale:
1. Suppression of white blood cells increases the patient's risk for infection.
2. There is no increased risk of excess fluid; the patient is at greater risk for dehydration.
3. It takes 2–4 weeks for the bone marrow to begin producing cells; the patient will show evidence of suppression until that time.
4. There is no increased risk for thrombosis.
5. Suppression of platelets increases the risk for bleeding.
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