A nurse determines that parents understood the teaching from the pediatric oncologist if the parents indicate that which test confirms the diagnosis of leukemia in children?
A) Complete blood cell count (CBC)
B) Lumbar puncture
C) Bone marrow biopsy
D) Computed tomography (CT) scan

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The bone marrow biopsy is the test that confirms the diagnosis of leukemia in children. The CBC and lumbar puncture are helpful in diagnosing leukemia, but they do not confirm it. CT scans may be used to check for complications of leukemia, but they do not confirm the diagnosis.

A Nurse Determines That Parents Understood the Teaching from the Pediatric