Question

A 65-year-old patient reports night sweats and weight loss. The complete blood count report shows that she has lymphocytosis. The total white blood cell count is 23,000 microliters. On diagnosis, the bone marrow of the patient is infiltrated with small lymphocytes. What should the nurse suspect based on the information? Acute lymphocytic leukemia Chronic lymphocytic leukemia Acute myelogenous leukemia Chronic myelogenous leukemia

Answer 1

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia is a cancer in which the bone marrow makes too many lymphocytes. It usually affects people with older age. Symptoms include night sweats, tiredness , loss of appetite, weight loss, swollen lymph nodes. Total WBC is increased because of excess number of immature lymphocytes (lymphocytosis).