The nurse is assisting the healthcare provider with a bone marrow aspiration and biopsy on a patient who has leukemia. The patient also has thrombocytopenia. On completing of the test, which intervention is a priority for the nurse?

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Holding pressure on the wound for at least 5 to 10 minutes is a priority for a patient with thrombocytopenia (a condition characterized by a low platelet count) to prevent excessive bleeding after a bone marrow aspiration and biopsy.

The Nurse Is Assisting the Healthcare Provider with a Bone