Which of the following would a nurse expect to observe in a pediatric client who has a tentative diagnosis of Acute lymphocytic Leukemia:

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Anorexia and Petechiae are indicative of catabolism and Bone marrow depression which are expected in a child with ALL. Alopecia would occur only until Chemotherapy in instituted. It is also expected that a child will be lethargic and sleep excessively due to Bone marrow depression.

Which of the Following Would a Nurse Expect to Observe