A 52-year-old woman admitted to the same-day surgical unit for wire needle localization and biopsy states, "My surgeon explained the need for putting a wire in my breast, but I don't remember exactly why I need to have it."
What is the nurse's best response?
A) "I have not seen it done before but I understand that it is for aspirating the fluid."
B) "The wire is used to locate the mass using an x-ray and it will establish the location."
C) "You will have a core biopsy with the use of the MRI to find the mass."
D) "You will have a portion of the mass removed and then the surgeon will decide the treatment."
Ans: B
Feedback: Wire needle localization is a technique used to locate nonpalpable masses or suspicious calcium deposits. The radiologist inserts a long, thin wire through a needle, which is then inserted into the area of abnormality using x-ray or ultrasound guidance. The wire remains in place after the needle is withdrawn to ensure the precise location. Option A describes the fine needle aspiration. Options C and D describe an MRI-guided core biopsy and excisional biopsy.
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