A patient with leukemia is considering whether to have hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT).The nurse will include which information in the patient's teaching plan?

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The patient requires strict protective isolation to prevent infection for 2 to 4 weeks after HSCT while waiting for the transplanted marrow to start producing cells.The transplanted cells are infused through an IV line,so the transplant is not painful,nor is an operating room or incision required.

A Patient with Leukemia Is Considering Whether to Have Hematopoietic