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Average Score: 94%
Simulated
The nurse is assessing a patient in a family practice clinic. The patient had extensive testing to rule out Hodgkin disease. Which of the following characteristics would indicate Hodgkin disease?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Reed-Sternberg cells are the hallmark of Hodgkin disease, confirming its diagnosis. Cyanosis, thirst/hunger, and the Philadelphia chromosome (linked to CML) are unrelated.