The nurse is providing care to a pediatric client who is receiving chemotherapy to treat acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL). Which nursing diagnoses should the nurse include in the plan of are based on the side effects associated with the treatment? Select all that apply.

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Chemotherapy for ALL can cause side effects such as increased risk of bleeding (Risk for Injury), skin issues (Impaired Skin Integrity), electrolyte imbalances due to nausea/vomiting (Risk for Electrolyte Imbalance), and immunosuppression (Risk for Infection). Sleep deprivation is not a direct side effect of chemotherapy.

The Nurse Is Providing Care to a Pediatric Client Who