Bone Marrow Aspiration
Bone Marrow Aspiration ( 35 Questions)
The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a patient following a bone marrow aspiration. What should the nurse include in the instructions?
Patients are usually advised to avoid strenuous activities and heavy lifting for a period after the procedure. Normal activities may need to be restricted based on the healthcare provider's instructions.
Encouraging the patient to avoid drinking fluids is not appropriate after a bone marrow aspiration. Adequate hydration is essential for recovery and healing.
It is important to provide guidance on wound care after the procedure, but instructing the patient to avoid pressure on the site for 24 hours may not be necessary. The healthcare provider's specific instructions regarding wound care should be followed.
After a bone marrow aspiration, the patient should be instructed to report any signs of infection at the needle insertion site, such as redness, swelling, drainage, or increased pain, to their healthcare provider for prompt evaluation and treatment.
After a bone marrow aspiration, the patient should be instructed to report any signs of infection at the needle insertion site, such as redness, swelling, drainage, or increased pain, to their healthcare provider for prompt evaluation and treatment.
a. Patients are usually advised to avoid strenuous activities and heavy lifting for a period after the procedure. Normal activities may need to be restricted based on the healthcare provider's instructions.
b. Encouraging the patient to avoid drinking fluids is not appropriate after a bone marrow aspiration. Adequate hydration is essential for recovery and healing.
c. It is important to provide guidance on wound care after the procedure, but instructing the patient to avoid pressure on the site for 24 hours may not be necessary. The healthcare provider's specific instructions regarding wound care should be followed.