Following a percutaneous liver biopsy, a client is transferred back to the medical-surgical unit for recovery. To minimize the risk of hemorrhage from the puncture site, what is the most appropriate position for the nurse to place the client in?
- Right side-lying position with a small towel or pillow placed beneath the puncture siteCevap
- BLeft side-lying position with the right leg slightly flexed and supported by a pillow
- CSupine position with the head of the bed elevated to 45 degrees and knees flat
- DProne position with the arms resting comfortably above the head
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Right side-lying position with a small towel or pillow placed beneath the puncture site
Following a percutaneous liver biopsy, the client is at high risk for internal bleeding because the liver is a highly vascular organ located on the right side of the abdomen. Placing the client in a right side-lying position with a small towel or pillow beneath the puncture site applies direct, continuous anatomical pressure to the liver capsule. This mechanical compression promotes hemostasis and significantly reduces the risk of hemorrhage.
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Post-procedure positioning to prevent hemorrhage following a liver biopsy