A Female Patient Is Scheduled for a Stereotactic Needle Biopsy

A female patient is scheduled for a stereotactic needle biopsy of a left breast lesion. What information should the nurse provide about this test?

A) This is a three-dimensional mammogram in which a fine-needle aspirate of the mass is taken.
B) This is the gold standard for diagnosis in which a small cut is made in the breast under intravenous sedation.
C) A needle will be inserted into the lesion, guided by ultrasound, and the contents aspirated.
D) The entire lesion is removed along with some of the surrounding tissue.