Immediately following a liver biopsy, the nurse should: (Select all that apply.)
a. turn the patient to the right side for 2 hours.
b. provide sandbag support for pressure on puncture site.
c. monitor vital signs every 15 minutes.
d. instruct patient to cough and deep breathe.
e. assess for hematoma at puncture site.
A, B, C, E
The liver biopsy is performed under local or general anesthesia. Postprocedural care will include positioning on the right side for the first 2 hours, the use of a sandbag to apply pressure to the site, and assessment of vital signs and the puncture site. The patient should not cough as it in-creases intra-abdominal pressure and may stimulate bleeding.
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