Bone Marrow Aspiration
Bone Marrow Aspiration ( 35 Questions)
The nurse is caring for a patient who underwent a bone marrow aspiration. What is the most common complication associated with this procedure?
Infection at the needle insertion site is the most common complication associated with bone marrow aspiration. Patients are at risk of developing infections at the site where the needle was inserted into the bone marrow cavity.
Excessive bleeding during the procedure is a risk, but it is not the most common complication.
Formation of blood clots in the bone marrow is not a typical complication of bone marrow aspiration.
Development of bone fractures is not a common complication of the procedure. The needle used is usually very thin and does not cause fractures.
Infection at the needle insertion site is the most common complication associated with bone marrow aspiration. Patients are at risk of developing infections at the site where the needle was inserted into the bone marrow cavity.
b. Excessive bleeding during the procedure is a risk, but it is not the most common complication.
c. Formation of blood clots in the bone marrow is not a typical complication of bone marrow aspiration.
d. Development of bone fractures is not a common complication of the procedure. The needle used is usually very thin and does not cause fractures.