A nurse is assisting with stereotactic biopsy of the breast.Which of the following methods should the nurse anticipate being used to locate the breast abnormality in question and to guide insertion of the large-core needle biopsy?
A)Palpation
B)Angiography
C)X-ray
D)Ultrasound

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Stereotactic breast biopsy uses mammography, which is a type of X-ray, to precisely identify and locate the area of concern within the breast for accurate needle placement.

A Nurse Is Assisting with Stereotactic Biopsy of the Breast