A Patient Has Just Returned to the Nursing Unit After

question 9

Multiple Choice

A patient has just returned to the nursing unit after having a renal biopsy.Which intervention is most important to include in the patient's nursing care plan?

• A) Keep the patient NPO for the first 4 hours after the procedure.
• B) Instruct the patient to avoid laughing and use a pillow to splint when sneezing.
• C) Report hematuria immediately.
• D) Teach the patient about the importance of limiting fluid intake.

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