A client has just returned to the unit after having a percutaneous transhepatic cholangiogra-phy. Which of the following should be included in the plan of care?
A. The client can be discharged after voiding.
B. The client should be kept NPO for 6 hours postprocedure.
C. Position the client on the right side with a sandbag against the lower ribs.
D. The client should ambulate with assistance only for the first 2 hours postproce-dure.
C
The client should be positioned on the right side with a sandbag against the lower ribs to prevent bleeding. The nurse assesses the client's vital signs and the lower right rib cage area for signs of bleeding.
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