A child is seen in the health care clinic for complaints of fever. On data collection, the nurse notes that the child is pale, is tachycardic, and has petechiae. Aplastic anemia is suspected. Which of the following diagnostic tests will confirm the diagnosis of aplastic anemia?

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A bone marrow biopsy is the definitive test for diagnosing aplastic anemia. It allows for the examination of the bone marrow directly to assess for the presence of aplastic anemia, which is characterized by the reduction of hematopoietic tissue and replacement with fatty tissue, leading to pancytopenia.

A Child Is Seen in the Health Care Clinic for Complaints