The nurse is preparing a client who is scheduled for a sternal bone marrow aspiration.Which pre-procedure information from the client will cause the nurse greatest concern?
A)The client reports taking acetylsalicylic acid for a headache.
B)The client admits to the nurse feeling fearful about pain.
C)The client asks the nurse to review the steps of the procedure.
D)The client states concern about lying supine for an extended period.

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Acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) can increase the risk of bleeding, which is a concern for a procedure like a bone marrow aspiration.

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