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Immediately after a percutaneous liver biopsy, the nurse places the client in which position?
Correct Answer:
Right side lying
Explanation:
The postprocedure goal is to tamponade the biopsy site and reduce the chance of bleeding. Placing the client on the right side after a percutaneous liver biopsy does this by pressing the puncture tract against the liver and abdominal wall, helping to compress the site and limit movement. This position minimizes the risk of hemorrhage and hematoma formation while the tract begins to seal. Other positions don’t provide the same pressure on the biopsy site and could allow more movement or displacement of the liver, which is why right side lying is preferred for several hours after the procedure.

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