A Patient Is Undergoing a Bone Biopsy in Which a Serrated

question 38

Multiple Choice

A patient is undergoing a bone biopsy in which a serrated needle is inserted into the bone to remove a plug of bone.The nurse understands that this type of biopsy is known as which of the following?

• A)Fine-needle biopsy
• B)Core-needle biopsy
• C)Open biopsy
• D)Surgical biopsy

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Definitions:

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