A Patient Is Scheduled for a Liver Biopsy

question 41

Multiple Choice

A patient is scheduled for a liver biopsy. What should the nurse include in this patient's preprocedure teaching?

• A) Abstain from all food and fluids for at least 8 hours prior to the procedure.
• B) Consume a low-fat diet 1-3 days prior to the procedure.
• C) Complete blood tests prior to the procedure.
• D) Restrict activity for 4-6 weeks after the procedure.

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