A patient is being tested for possible leukemia. With which of the following diagnostic tests should the nurse anticipate assisting?
a. Bone marrow biopsy
b. Thoracentesis
c. Liver biopsy
d. Arterial blood gas analysis
ANS: A
Although a simple complete blood count (CBC) often points toward the diagnosis, only bone marrow aspiration can show the extent of proliferation of the malignant white blood cells (WBCs) and confirm the diagnosis of leukemia. Thoracentesis and arterial blood gases diagnose pulmonary problems, and liver biopsy is done to detect liver cancer.
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