Which of the following assessments and laboratory findings would be most closely associated with acute leukemia?
A)
High blast cell counts and fever
B)
Decreased oxygen partial pressure and weight loss
C)
Increased serum potassium and sodium levels
D)
Increased blood urea nitrogen and bone pain
Ans:
A
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Acute leukemia is often marked by a fever as well as leukostasis. Changes in oxygen saturation, electrolytes, and BUN would be less closely associated with ALL and AML.
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