The priority of care after a client has undergone a bone marrow aspiration is:
1. Keeping the client supine for 6-8 hours.
2. Monitoring the client for bleeding.
3. Restricting the client's fluid intake.
4. Keeping the client n.p.o.
Answer: 2
1. The client is kept supine after a cardiac catheterization, not after a bone marrow aspiration.
2. The nurse monitors the client for bleeding as a priority of care.
3. The client's fluid intake is not restricted.
4. The client is allowed food and fluid post-procedure.
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