MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

NEUROLOGY

SURGERY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A nurse is caring for a patient having a bone marrow aspiration with biopsy. Which complication will the nurse monitor for?
A
Hemorrhage
B
Infection
C
Shock
D
Splintering of bone fragments
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The nurse observes that bleeding is present at the needle aspiration site. Which action should the nurse advise the patient to perform? After bone marrow aspiration, if bleeding is present at the site, the patient should be advised to lie on the affected side for 30 to 60 minutes to maintain pressure on the site.

Detailed explanation-2: -Nursing Interventions Clean the biopsy site and apply a sterile dressing. Monitor the patient’s vital signs and the biopsy site for signs and symptoms of infection.

Detailed explanation-3: -A client has a bone marrow aspiration performed. After the procedure, what is the first nursing action? Briefly apply pressure over the aspiration site. A 4-year-old child is admitted to the pediatric unit with a tentative diagnosis of acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL).

Detailed explanation-4: -Symptoms include weak muscles, numbness, trouble walking, nausea, weight loss, irritability, fatigue, and increased heart rate.

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