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What should be done next when a biopsy is planned?

  1. Sign consent
  2. Perform biopsy immediately
  3. Prescribe antibiotics first
  4. Call insurance
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Correct answer: A. Sign consent

  • A. CORRECT. Informed consent must be obtained before any surgical or biopsy procedure.
  • B. INCORRECT. Proceeding without consent is improper.
  • C. INCORRECT. Antibiotics are not routinely required before a biopsy.
  • D. INCORRECT. Insurance contact is administrative and not the immediate clinical step.

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