Which nursing intervention is most appropriate following a bone marrow aspiration on the left posterior iliac crest from a patient with pernicious anemia?

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Pressure is applied to the site for 5 minutes to prevent a hematoma since this patient is prone to bleeding.Additionally,the use of ice reduces swelling and increases vasoconstriction.Activity may increase the chance for bleeding.Checking the pulses would be appropriate if the procedure involved an arterial stick.

Which Nursing Intervention Is Most Appropriate Following a Bone Marrow