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RODY.ELKHALIL

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A nurse is documenting the laboratory reports and blood studies of a client with a diagnosis of chronic myeloid leukemia. Which of the following tumor markers would be increased in this client?
 
  A) Neuron-specific enolase
  B) Beta2-microglobulin
  C) Philadelphia chromosome
  D) Carcinoembryonic antigen

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a client with a head injury. What sign of rising intracranial pressure
  should the assigned nurse monitor in such a client?
 
  A) Excessive perspiration
  B) Persistent vomiting
  C) Falling blood pressure (BP)
  D) Falling body temperature



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Philadelphia chromosome is most likely to be found in this client. Neuron-specific enolase is found in several neuroendocrine tumors and with neuroblastoma. Beta2-microglobulin is found in multiple myeloma and lymphomas. Carcinoembryonic antigen is found in breast, colorectal, and lung cancers.

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RODY.ELKHALIL

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


komodo7

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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