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NCLEX-RN · Question #88

After a liver biopsy, the best position for the client is:

The correct answer is D. Right lateral. (A) This position does not help to prevent bleeding. (B) This position does not help to prevent bleeding. (C) This position does not help to prevent bleeding. (D) The right lateral position would allow pressure on the liver to prevent bleeding.

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Question

After a liver biopsy, the best position for the client is:

Options

  • AHigh Fowler
  • BProne
  • CSupine
  • DRight lateral

How the community answered

(29 responses)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • B
    7% (2)
  • D
    90% (26)

Explanation

(A) This position does not help to prevent bleeding. (B) This position does not help to prevent bleeding. (C) This position does not help to prevent bleeding. (D) The right lateral position would allow pressure on the liver to prevent bleeding.

Topics

#liver biopsy#post-procedure positioning#bleeding prevention#right lateral position

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