The Nurse Assessing a Patient 20 Minutes After a Bone

question 4

Multiple Choice

The nurse assessing a patient 20 minutes after a bone marrow biopsy is concerned when the patient says:

• A) "There is fresh blood on my dressing."
• B) "I am thirsty."
• C) "My hip feels bruised where they stuck the needle."
• D) "I had a sharp pain in my leg when they pulled the needle out."

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