The Nurse Is Assisting the Health-Care Provider with a Bone

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

A) Make certain the patient understands the purpose of the test.
B) Hold pressure on the wound for approximately five minutes.
C) Label and refrigerate the specimen obtained by the physician.
D) Dispose of the equipment used,and clean the area properly.