Which Nursing Intervention Is Most Appropriate Following a Bone Marrow

Multiple Choice

Which nursing intervention is most appropriate following a bone marrow aspiration on the left posterior iliac crest from a patient with pernicious anemia?

A) Assist the patient to walk for 10 minutes to stimulate circulation.
B) Check the pulses in the leg and foot distal to the puncture.
C) Turn the patient on the back and remove the pillow.
D) Apply pressure to the site for 5 minutes with an ice pack.