7: transplantation considerations

Question 1

Bone marrow transplant (BMT)

Answer 1

if the patient is undergoing a stem cell or bone marrow transplant nurses should focus on post transplant care including monitoring for graft versus host disease GVHD ( potential complication of stem cell or bone marrow transplants that occurs when donated cells attack the recipient’s body) infection prevention and management of immunosuppressive medications

Question 2

psychological support

Answer 2

transplantation can be a long and challenging process for patients which requires emotional and psychological support