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Which of the following is the rationale to perform a spinal tap on a newly diagnosed client with leukemia?

A
To rule out bacterial meningitis
B
To check if leukemia has spread to the cerebral spinal fluid
C
To classify the type of leukemia
D
To lower the pressure in the brain
High-Yield Explanation
B: A spinal tap can determine if leukemia has infiltrated to the cerebral spinal fluid (CSF). A: A spinal tap can be done to rule out bacterial meningitis but this is not the reason for the test on a client with leukemia. C&D: Spinal tap is not done to identify the classification of leukemia and to decrease intracranial pressure.

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