When a Patient Is Scheduled for Stereotactic Core Biopsy of the Breast

question 20

Multiple Choice

When a patient is scheduled for stereotactic core biopsy of the breast, which information will the nurse include in patient education?

• A) A local anesthetic will be given before the biopsy specimen is obtained.
• B) You will need to lie flat on your back and lie very still during the biopsy.
• C) A thin needle will be inserted into the lump and aspirated to remove tissue.
• D) You should not have anything to eat or drink for 6 hours before the procedure.

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