The Nurse Is Assisting the Healthcare Provider with a Bone

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assisting the healthcare provider with a bone marrow aspiration and biopsy on a client who has leukemia. The client also has thrombocytopenia. Upon completing the test, which intervention is a priority for the nurse?

A) Dispose of the equipment used, and clean the area properly.
B) Label and refrigerate the specimen obtained by the physician.
C) Hold pressure on the wound for approximately 5 minutes.
D) Make certain the client understands the purpose of the test.