A Patient Has Just Had a Liver Biopsy

question 15

Multiple Choice

A patient has just had a liver biopsy.Immediately following this procedure,the nurse should:

• A) assist the patient up to a chair.
• B) keep the patient on his or her left side.
• C) assist the patient with ambulation.
• D) tell the patient to avoid coughing.

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