The nurse assisting with a percutaneous liver biopsy assists the physician in positioning the patient at the completion of the procedure. The patient will be:
A) Positioned on his right side with a pillow under the costal margin
B) Placed in a supine position
C) Positioned on his left side with a pillow under his knees
D) Placed in a Trendelenburg position
Ans: A
Feedback: Immediately after a percutaneous liver biopsy, assist the patient in turning onto the right side and place a pillow under the costal margin. Instruct the patient to remain in this position, recumbent and immobile, for several hours.
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