The nurse is caring for a client who had a bone marrow aspiration.The client begins to bleed from the aspiration site.Which action does the nurse perform?

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All these options could be done after a bone marrow aspiration and biopsy.However,the most important action when bleeding occurs is to apply external pressure to the site until hemostasis is ensured.The other measures could then be carried out.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Had a Bone