A patient is scheduled for a liver biopsy. What should the nurse include in this patient's preprocedure teaching?
1. Abstain from all food and fluids for at least 8 hours prior to the procedure.
2. Consume a low-fat diet 1–3 days prior to the procedure.
3. Complete blood tests prior to the procedure.
4. Restrict activity for 4–6 weeks after the procedure.
Correct Answer: 3
The patient will require prothrombin time and platelet count prior to the procedure. Food and fluids are withheld for 4–6 hours before the procedure. Dietary changes before the test are not indicated. Activity will be limited for 1–2 weeks.
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