The health care provider performs a bone marrow aspiration from the posterior iliac crest on a patient with pancytopenia. Following the procedure, the nurse should

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Because the patient has pancytopenia and is at increased risk for bleeding, pressure should be applied for at least 5 to 10 minutes at the site of the aspiration. A Band-Aid is used to cover the aspiration site. The patient will have pain during the aspiration, but not after the procedure is completed. There is no indication that the head needs to be elevated for this patient.

The Health Care Provider Performs a Bone Marrow Aspiration from the Posterior