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:
A)"There is no pain associated with this procedure."
B)"The local anesthetic may cause a burning or stinging sensation."
C)"A preoperative medication will be given so you will be sleeping and will not feel any pain."
D)"There is some pain, but the physician will prescribe an opioid analgesic following the procedure."

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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