Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 67%
Simulated
The nurse is assessing a client with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). The nurse should assess the client for:
Correct answer
D
Rationale
CML causes an overproduction of white blood cells, leading to symptoms like fatigue, splen enlarge, and shortness of breath due to anemia or hyperviscosity. Shortness of breath is a common finding to assess. Lymphadenopathy, gum hyperplasia, and marrow expansion are less typical.