A School-Age Child Is Scheduled to Have a Bone Marrow

question 42

Multiple Choice

A school-age child is scheduled to have a bone marrow biopsy.What action by the nurse takes priority?

• A) Ensure informed consent is on the chart.
• B) Help position the child to facilitate the sample.
• C) Provide developmentally appropriate teaching.
• D) Use distraction techniques during the procedure.

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