A patient is being tested for possible leukemia. With which of the following diagnostic tests should the nurse anticipate assisting?

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A bone marrow biopsy is a diagnostic test commonly used in the diagnosis of leukemia. In this test, a small sample of bone marrow is removed and examined for abnormal cells. Thoracentesis is a procedure used to remove excess fluid from the pleural space around the lungs. Liver biopsy is used to diagnose liver disease, and arterial blood gas analysis is used to measure the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood.

A Patient Is Being Tested for Possible Leukemia