Physiological Integrity—Physiological Adaptation

The nurse is caring for a client with veno-occlusive disease. Which manifestations of this condition would the nurse expect to find?

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Select all that apply.
  1. jaundice
  2. weight loss
  3. weight gain
  4. right lower quadrant pain
  5. enlargement of the spleen
  6. right upper quadrant pain
Numbers 1, 3, and 6 are correct.
Rationale: Veno-occlusive disease is the blockage of blood vessels in the liver and is a complication of bone marrow transplant, also known as hematopoietic stem cell transplant. Manifestations include jaundice, weight gain, and right upper quadrant pain. Liver enlargement is another sign of veno-occlusive disease.
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