A bone biopsy has just been completed on a patient with suspected bone metastases. What assessment should the nurse prioritize in the immediate recovery period?
A) Assessment for dehiscence at the biopsy site
B) Assessment for pain
C) Assessment for hematoma formation
D) Assessment for infection
Ans: B
Feedback:
Bone biopsy can be painful and the nurse should prioritize relevant assessments. Dehiscence is not a possibility, since the incision is not linear. Signs and symptoms of infection would not be evident in the immediate recovery period and hematoma formation is not a common complication.
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