Bone Marrow Aspiration
Bone Marrow Aspiration ( 35 Questions)
The nurse is providing pre-procedure education to a patient scheduled for a bone marrow aspiration. Which of the following statements by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?
This statement is correct. It is essential to inform the healthcare team if the patient is taking any blood-thinning medications, as they may need to be temporarily discontinued before the procedure to reduce the risk of bleeding.
Unlike some other procedures that require fasting, bone marrow aspiration does not usually require the patient to fast. Fasting is not necessary for this procedure.
This statement is correct. After a bone marrow aspiration, the patient should avoid strenuous activities for a day or two to minimize the risk of complications and allow the site to heal.
This statement is correct. During the bone marrow aspiration procedure, the patient will be asked to lie still to ensure accurate needle placement and reduce the risk of complications.
Unlike some other procedures that require fasting, bone marrow aspiration does not usually require the patient to fast. Fasting is not necessary for this procedure.
a. This statement is correct. It is essential to inform the healthcare team if the patient is taking any blood-thinning medications, as they may need to be temporarily discontinued before the procedure to reduce the risk of bleeding.
c. This statement is correct. After a bone marrow aspiration, the patient should avoid strenuous activities for a day or two to minimize the risk of complications and allow the site to heal.
d. This statement is correct. During the bone marrow aspiration procedure, the patient will be asked to lie still to ensure accurate needle placement and reduce the risk of complications.