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

The health care provider performs a bone marrow aspiration from the left posterior iliac crest on a client with pancytopenia. Which of the following actions should the nurse implement following the procedure?

A) Elevate the head of the bed to 45 degrees.
B) Apply a sterile Band-Aid at the aspiration site.
C) Use half-inch sterile gauze to pack the wound.
D) Apply a pressure dressing on the aspiration site.