A Nurse Is Explaining the Purpose of a Bone Marrow

question 10

Multiple Choice

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.

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Definitions:

Extreme Sleepiness

A condition marked by an overwhelming desire to sleep at inappropriate times, potentially due to underlying medical or psychological conditions.

Stage 2

In the context of sleep studies, the second stage of the sleep cycle, characterized by the presence of sleep spindles and K complexes, marking a deeper level of sleep than Stage 1.

Per Second

A rate of change or action expressed as a unit measured within one second.

Alert

The state of being watchful and fully aware, often in preparation for or response to potential dangers or important news.