The nurse plans the interventions to prepare a patient for a bone marrow aspiration (place the options in the correct sequence):
1. Assist the patient to abdomen and drape hip and lower limbs
2. Confirm the presence of laboratory personnel to stain the specimen.
3. Apply a pressure dressing and assist the patient to lie on his or her back.
4. Get the permission form signed.
5. Explain that the procedure will take about 30 minutes.
5, 4, 1, 2, 3
The appropriate sequence is the following: explain the procedure; when the patient indicates understanding, get the permission form signed; assist the patient to abdomen and drape hip and lower extremities; confirm the presence of laboratory personnel to stain the specimen; apply a pressure dressing and assist the patient to lie on his or her back.
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