Following a bone marrow transplant, the patient exhibits a 10-pound weight gain in 3 days, increased abdominal circumference, and yellow tinge to the sclera and skin. The nurse notifies the provider and prepares to perform which intervention?

Administer colloid and crystalloid fluids via peripheral IV. The patient is exhibiting signs of hepatic veno-occlusive disease. Treatment is supportive, with IV fluid administration. It is not possible to stent the hepatic vein. The patient is not exhibiting signs of infection, which would require blood cultures and broad-spectrum antibiotics. Additionally, the patient is not exhibiting signs of failure to engraft, so another transplant is not necessary at this time.

Following a bone marrow transplant, the patient exhibits a 1...

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Topics: Cardiovascular Communication & Documentation Fluid and Electrolytes Gastrointestinal Hematology/Oncology Nursing Interventions

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