A 17-year-old patient with edematous lymph nodes and headaches is diagnosed with leukemia. The nurse suspects that this patient most likely has which of the following?

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Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) is the most common type of leukemia in children and teenagers, and presents with symptoms such as enlarged lymph nodes, headaches, fatigue, and fever. Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) usually occurs in older adults and often does not cause symptoms until later stages. Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) may also present with lymph node enlargement, but typically have additional symptoms such as anemia or abnormal blood cell counts.

A 17-Year-Old Patient with Edematous Lymph Nodes and Headaches Is