Which of the following is the reason to perform a spinal tap on a client newly diagnosed with leukemia?
A. To rule out meningitis
B. To decrease intracranial pressure
C. To aid in classification of the leukemia
D. To assess for central nervous system infiltration
Answer: D
Explanation: A spinal tap is performed to assess for central nervous system infiltration. It wouldn't be done to decrease ICP nor does it aid in the classification of the leukemia. Spinal taps can result in brain stem herniation in cases of ICP. A spinal tap can be done to rule out meningitis but this isn't the indication for the test on a leukemic client.
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