A nurse is assessing a patient 20 minutes after a bone marrow biopsy. Which statement by the patient is cause for the most concern?
a. "There is fresh blood on my dressing."
b. "I am thirsty."
c. "My hip feels bruised where they stuck the needle."
d. "I had a sharp pain in my leg when they pulled the needle out."
A
Fresh blood on the pressure dressing 20 minutes after the aspiration needs to be addressed. Usually, redressing with a pressure dressing and an ice pack is sufficient. Feelings of bruising and pain on extraction are to be expected. Thirst is of no clinical significance.
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