The Nurse Is Preparing a Client with a Small Immobile

question 7

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing a client with a small immobile breast lump for a fine-needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy. Which of the following information about the procedure should the nurse explain to the client?

• A)FNA is done in the outpatient clinic, and results are available in 1 to 2 days.
• B)Only a small incision is needed, resulting in minimal breast pain and scarring.
• C)If the biopsy results are negative, no further diagnostic testing will be needed.
• D)FNA is guided by a mammogram, ensuring that cells are taken from the lesion.

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