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The nurse anticipates an order for granulocyte colony-stimulating factor as a therapy for which of the following disorders?
a. Dyskeratosis congenita
b. Transient erythroblastopenia of childhood
c. Beta thalassemia
d. Fanconi anemia
Answer
d. Fanconi anemia
Rationale:
Fanconi anemia is treated with G-CSF.
Reference:
Kline, N.E. (Ed.).(2014). Essentials of pediatric hematology and oncology nursing (4th ed.). Chicago, IL: Association of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Nurses. p. 479, 470, 480-483.