A pediatric patient presents with pallor, fatigue, fever, petechiae, and purpura. What diagnostic testing does the healthcare professional help prepare the patient for?
a. Complete blood count
b. Renal function studies
c. Bone marrow biopsy
d. Chest x-ray
e. Joint fluid sampling
Answer:
a. Complete blood count
b. Renal function studies
c. Bone marrow biopsy
d. Chest x-ray
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