A nurse is preparing a client for a diagnostic procedure to confirm leukemia. Which test is commonly used to assess the client's bone marrow?

A) This choice is incorrect because bone marrow suppression would lead to decreased production of blood cells but may not directly cause bone pain and tenderness.

B) This choice is incorrect because excessive calcium levels in the blood would not be a common cause of bone pain and tenderness in leukemia.

C) This choice is incorrect because rapid growth of bone tissue would not be a typical cause of bone pain and tenderness in leukemia.

D) This choice is correct. Bone pain and tenderness in leukemia are often caused by the accumulation of leukemic cells in the bones. These abnormal cells infiltrate the bone marrow and bone tissue, leading to pain and tenderness.

A) This choice is incorrect because assessing bone density and strength is not the primary purpose of a CT scan in the diagnostic evaluation of leukemia.

B) This choice is correct. A CT scan is commonly used to identify enlarged lymph nodes and organs, which can occur in leukemia as a result of cancerous cell proliferation and infiltration into the lymphatic system and other organs.

C) This choice is incorrect because measuring lung capacity is not the primary purpose of a CT scan in the diagnostic evaluation of leukemia.

D) This choice is incorrect because monitoring cardiac function is not the primary goal of a CT scan in the diagnostic evaluation of leukemia.