A patient with leukemia is considering whether to have hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). The nurse will include which information in the patient's teaching plan?
a. Transplant of the donated cells is painful because of the nerves in the tissue lining the bone.
b. Donor bone marrow cells are transplanted through an incision into the sternum or hip bone.
c. The transplant procedure takes place in a sterile operating room to minimize the risk for infection.
d. Hospitalization will be required for several weeks after the stem cell transplant procedure is performed.
ANS: D
The patient requires strict protective isolation to prevent infection for 2 to 4 weeks after HSCT while waiting for the transplanted marrow to start producing cells. The transplanted cells are infused through an IV line, so the transplant is not painful, nor is an operating room or incision required.
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