Chapter 14, Problem 5IA

Summary Introduction

To explain:

The important precautionary measures that need to be explained to a patient with leukemia, who had a greatly elevated white blood cell count and the importance of avoiding bacterial infections.

Introduction:

The important precautionary measures that need to be explained to a patient include the maintenance of the health and hygiene of the patient. The total white blood cell counts of the patient should be checked regularly. The patient should be advised about the side-effects of the various anti-cancer drugs in the body.

The patient should be advised about the harmful effects of chemotherapy and radiations inside the body. The immune system should be checked in leukemia as it is immune-compromised. This makes the body prone to various infections caused by bacteria in the body.