An elderly client presents to the clinic just not “feeling well.” Which of the following bone marrow results would confirm the diagnosis of chronic lymphocytic leukemia?
A) Production of undifferentiated blood cells in the marrow
B) Proliferation of well-differentiated blood cells in the marrow
C) Uncontrolled growth of immature blood cells in the marrow
D) Replication of pluripotent precursor blood cells in the marrow
Answer: B) Proliferation of well-differentiated blood cells in the marrow
Explanation: Chronic leukemia involves abnormal proliferation and growth of well-differentiated blood cell types. Acute leukemia is associated with proliferation of undifferentiated, immature, and precursor blood cells.
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