A patient diagnosed with leukemia has had a bone marrow transplant and has completed chemotherapy. What is the greatest risk for this patient while healthy bone marrow is growing back?
a. Infection and bleeding
b. Hypertension and headache
c. Oliguria and urinary retention
d. Dyspnea and wheezing
A
Patients are at greater risk for infection and bleeding while their healthy bone marrow is growing back.
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