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Before performing any biopsy, what should be done first?

  1. Obtain and document informed consent specific to the biopsy procedure
  2. Schedule the histopathology lab appointment first
  3. Order blood work regardless of indication
  4. Begin the procedure, then explain it to the patient afterward
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Correct answer: A. Obtain and document informed consent specific to the biopsy procedure

Informed consent — explaining the procedure, its purpose, risks, benefits, and alternatives, and documenting the patient's agreement — must be obtained BEFORE any biopsy (or any invasive procedure) is performed, not after.

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