The nurse is assisting the health-care provider with a bone marrow aspiration and biopsy on a patient who has leukemia.The patient also has thrombocytopenia.Upon completing of the test,which intervention is a priority for the nurse?

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The priority intervention for a patient with thrombocytopenia after a bone marrow aspiration and biopsy is to hold pressure on the wound for approximately five minutes to prevent bleeding and hematoma formation. Then, the nurse should dispose of the equipment properly, clean the area, label, and refrigerate the specimen. Patient education is important, but it is not the priority in this situation.

The Nurse Is Assisting the Health-Care Provider with a Bone