The nurse is caring for a patient with Hodgkin lymphoma in the hospital and preparing discharge planning education. Because this patient is at risk for the development of a second malignancy, which education is beneficial for the nurse to discuss to reduce the risk factors? (Select all that apply.)

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

A	Reduce exposure to excessive sunlight.
B	Smoking cessation.
C	Decrease alcohol intake.
D	Decrease intake of antipyreticmedications such as acetaminophen
E	Decrease fat intake.

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer: A. Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) causes leukopenia, resulting in immunosuppression and increasing the risk of infection, a leading cause of death in children with ALL, therefore, the initial priority nursing intervention would be to institute infection control precautions to decrease the risk of infection.

Detailed explanation-2: -Blood tests. Laboratory analysis of your blood may reveal the M proteins produced by myeloma cells. Another abnormal protein produced by myeloma cells-called beta-2-microglobulin-may be detected in your blood and give your doctor clues about the aggressiveness of your myeloma.

Detailed explanation-3: -Signs and symptoms of childhood acute myeloid leukemia and other myeloid malignancies include fever, feeling tired, and easy bleeding or bruising. Tests that examine the blood and bone marrow are used to diagnose and find any spread of childhood acute myeloid leukemia and other myeloid malignancies.

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