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stock · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is assisting the healthcare provider with a bone marrow aspiration and biopsy on a client who has leukemia. The client also has thrombocytopenia. Upon completing of the test, which intervention is a priority for the nurse?

A) Dispose of the equipment used, and clean the area properly.
B) Label and refrigerate the specimen obtained by the physician.
C) Hold pressure on the wound for approximately 5 minutes.
D) Make certain the client understands the purpose of the test.

Question 2

A client who has been undergoing treatment for chronic back pain has been considering complementary and alternative therapies to manage the pain. The nurse has assessed the client's needs and discussed the use of available methods with the client.

Which client statement indicates the need for further instruction?
A) Caution is needed with alternative therapies, as they have not been tested by the FDA.
B) Chondroitin sulfate is a dietary supplement that I can get over the counter.
C) Glucosamine sulfate is a medication that must be prescribed by my physician.
D) I may have some stomach upset associated with glucosamine sulfate.

adammoses97 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

The most important task for the nurse is to prevent bleeding after the biopsy. Holding pressure on the wound for 5 minutes is effective. Dealing with the specimen is accomplished by a third party or after the nurse stabilizes the client. An explanation of the test is performed before the procedure is begun. Cleaning the area is completed after the client is stable and the specimen is sent to the laboratory.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C

Glucosamine sulfate is a dietary supplement. No prescription is needed to obtain it. Alternative therapies do not require the approval of the FDA to be sold. The remaining statements are correct.