title: Diagnosis and management of acute promyelocytic leukemia with disseminated intravascular coagulopathy: a case study.
abstract: One of the less common leukemias, acute promyelocytic leukemia, is associated with disseminated intravascular coagulopathy (DIC). If patients are able to survive the DIC, there is hope for long-term survival in complete remission and a chance for cure. This case study reviews the disease, risk factors, treatment, and nursing care required by this patient population and compares it to the existing literature.
authors.forename: D K
authors.initials: DK
authors.lastname: Meriney
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004211:Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D015473:Leukemia, Promyelocytic, Acute / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing*; D008297:Male; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D012307:Risk Factors