Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 85%
Simulated
The nurse explains to the client with Hodgkin's disease that a bone marrow biopsy will be taken after the aspiration. What should the nurse explain about the biopsy?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
During a bone marrow biopsy, the client feels pressure but should not experience pain due to local anesthesia. The nurse should instruct the client to report pain for additional anesthesia. The biopsy follows the aspiration, no crunch or suction pain is typical, and an incision may be made for the biopsy, not just aspiration.