The Nurse Is Preparing a Client Who Is Scheduled for a Sternal

question 25

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing a client who is scheduled for a sternal bone marrow aspiration.Which pre-procedure information from the client will cause the nurse greatest concern?

• A)The client reports taking acetylsalicylic acid for a headache.
• B)The client admits to the nurse feeling fearful about pain.
• C)The client asks the nurse to review the steps of the procedure.
• D)The client states concern about lying supine for an extended period.

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