Mikaela, 25 years old, is scheduled for a skin biopsy and asks the nurse how painful the procedure is. The appropriate response by the nurse is:

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Depending on the size and location of the lesion, a biopsy is usually a quick and also painless procedure. The most common source of pain is the initial local anesthetic, which can produce a burning or stinging sensation. Preoperative medication is not necessary with this procedure.

Mikaela, 25 Years Old, Is Scheduled for a Skin Biopsy