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Irradiated blood products are administered to an immunocompromised patient following a stem cell transplant to:
a. encourage bone marrow engraftment.
b. decrease the risk of graft-versus-host disease.
c. modulate B cell activity.
d. stimulate the immune system.
Answer
b. decrease the risk of graft-versus-host disease.
Rationale:
Irradiation of blood products renders WBC lymphocytes nonviable which decreases the risk of graft-versus-host disease.
Reference:
Kline, N.E. (Ed.). (2014). Essentials of pediatric hematology/oncology nursing: A core curriculum (4th ed.). Chicago, IL: Association of Pediatric/Hematology Nurses, p. 292.