A Patient Reports Symptoms of Fatigue and a Persistent Cough

question 241

Multiple Choice

A patient reports symptoms of fatigue and a persistent cough.On physical examination, the nurse notices petechiae and large blue-black bruise-like spots on the patient's arms and legs.CBC reveals low RBC, Hgb, and Hct results.Which of the following should the nurse anticipate?

• A)Electrolyte studies
• B)Eosinophil count
• C)Bone marrow biopsy
• D)Urine cytology

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