A nurse is explaining the purpose of a bone marrow biopsy (BMB) to a client. The information the nurse provides is that a bone marrow biopsy is done to evaluate
a. blood dyscrasias such as aplastic anemia or leukemia.
b. hemoglobin and hematocrit production.
c. specific parts of the white cell differentiation.
d. total numbers and types of different lymphocytes.
A
Several blood dyscrasias can be identified through a BMB, including aplastic anemia, leukemia, pernicious anemia, and thrombocytopenia. The biopsy reveals the number, size, and shape of the RBCs, WBCs, and platelet precursors.
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Which is the most accurate example of documentation?
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