Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 63%
Simulated
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is to have a bone marrow aspiration and biopsy. The nurse should tell the client that, in addition to the iliac crest, a common site for this procedure is which of the following?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The sternum is a common site for bone marrow aspiration in adults due to its accessibility to marrow. The iliac crest is another primary site. The hip is not a precise term for aspiration sites, and the cervical spine and humerus are not typically used due to safety and accessibility concerns.