Bone Marrow Aspiration
Bone Marrow Aspiration ( 35 Questions)
The healthcare provider is discussing the potential risks of bone marrow aspiration with a patient. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further clarification?
Some discomfort at the needle insertion site is a common side effect of bone marrow aspiration.
Excessive bleeding during the procedure is a risk, especially if the patient has a bleeding disorder or is on blood-thinning medications.
Bone marrow aspiration is a diagnostic procedure used to evaluate various blood disorders, including leukemia. However, the procedure itself does not lead to the development of leukemia. Leukemia is a separate medical condition that can be diagnosed through bone marrow aspiration.
Some patients may experience significant blood loss during the procedure, necessitating a blood transfusion to replace lost blood components.
Bone marrow aspiration is a diagnostic procedure used to evaluate various blood disorders, including leukemia. However, the procedure itself does not lead to the development of leukemia. Leukemia is a separate medical condition that can be diagnosed through bone marrow aspiration.
a. Some discomfort at the needle insertion site is a common side effect of bone marrow aspiration.
b. Excessive bleeding during the procedure is a risk, especially if the patient has a bleeding disorder or is on blood-thinning medications.
d. Some patients may experience significant blood loss during the procedure, necessitating a blood transfusion to replace lost blood components.