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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The patient's symptoms and physical examination findings suggest a potential hematologic disorder, and the low RBC, Hgb, and Hct results confirm that there is likely an issue with the patient's bone marrow. A bone marrow biopsy is necessary to further investigate the cause of the low blood counts and the petechiae and bruising. Electrolyte studies and urine cytology are unlikely to provide any additional information, and an eosinophil count would not be the most relevant test in this case.

A Patient Reports Symptoms of Fatigue and a Persistent Cough