NCP - 4 Nursing Diagnosis for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Nursing Care Plan for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Acute lymphoblastic leukemia is an acute form of leukemia, which are classified according to the cell that is more in the bone marrow, which is the form lymphoblasts. In case of leukemia occurred abnormal leukocyte cell proliferation, malignant, often accompanied by other forms of leukocytes than normal, excessive amounts, and can cause anemia, thrombocytopenia, and ends with death. Causes of Acute lymphoblastic leukemia is unknown, but it is possible because of the interaction of a number of factors: neoplasia infection radiation descent chemicals gene mutations Clinical manifestations Anemia: tiredness, lethargy, dizziness, tightness, chest pain. Anorexia. Bone and joint pain (bone marrow infiltration). Fever, sweating (hypermetabolism symptoms). Mouth infections, upper and lower respiratory tract, cellulitis, or sepsis. Skin bleeding (petechiae, ecchymosis atraumatic), bleeding gums, hematuria, gastrointestinal bleeding, brain hemor...