مريض بعد خزعة نخاع العظم من الحوض. أي إجراء تمريضي صحيح؟

A client has had a bone marrow biopsy from the pelvis. Which nursing action is correct?

1. Go swimming the same day
2. Remove the dressing after an hour
3. Massage the site to ease pain
4. Apply pressure and watch for bleeding

Answer: D) Apply pressure and watch for bleeding. After marrow biopsy pressure is applied and bleeding watched, especially with low platelets; the dressing stays dry and simple analgesia is given.