Which is the nurse's most important role in assisting the health care provider to perform an aspiration or biopsy?
1. Administering analgesic
2. Monitoring the client's condition before, during, and after procedure
3. Preparing the sterile tray with needed equipment
4. Documenting the specimen collection
Correct Answer: 2
Although all of these are among the nurse's roles, the most important role of the nurse when performing a biopsy or aspiration is assessment of the client before, during, and after the procedure, and responding to problems that might arise.
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