A patient is scheduled for a bone marrow aspiration. The nurse would reinforce which teaching about this procedure?

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Bone marrow aspiration involves the withdrawal of a liquid sample of bone marrow using a needle, typically from the hip bone. Option B is incorrect because the sample is typically taken from the hip bone, not the neck. Option C is incorrect because only a liquid sample is collected. Option D is incorrect because general anesthesia is not usually required for this procedure.

A Patient Is Scheduled for a Bone Marrow Aspiration