A patient is admitted for possible leukemia.Prior to assisting with the definitive diagnostic procedure, which question does the nurse ask?
A) "Do you ever feel claustrophobic?"
B) "Are you allergic to iodine or shellfish?"
C) "Have you ever had an electrocardiogram?"
D) "Can you lie on your stomach for 20-30 minutes?"

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The definitive diagnostic procedure for leukemia is a bone marrow biopsy, which often requires the patient to lie on their stomach for a period of time.

A Patient Is Admitted for Possible Leukemia