Diagnosed with osteosarcoma

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1. A 13-year-old has been diagnosed with osteosarcoma. How would you address the potential impact of this disorder related to their age and G/D?

2. What is the most common type of leukemia in children? Explain the pathophysiology.

3. List at least 4 clinical manifestations (assessment data) that are present in leukemia and explain how they are related to the pathophysiology of the disease.

4. The nurse is performing PERRLA on an 18-month-old. What abnormal findings related to neoplastic disorders should the nurse communicate to the physician immediately?

5. Which 6 lab tests are often used in monitoring children with neoplastic and/or hematologic disorders, and what is the rationale for each?

6. Treatment for hematologic or neoplastic disorders may include (but is not limited to) surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. Discuss at least 3 teaching points that parents must know to maximize recovery and prevent collaborative problems from treatment side effects, specific to the pediatric population.

7. A parent is concerned that her toddler won't eat anything after undergoing treatment for ALL. How should the nurse respond? What education should the nurse provide?

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