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jazziefee

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A client is recovering from a liver biopsy. What should the nurse do when caring for this client after the procedures?
 
  1. Instruct the patient to avoid deep breathing to prevent liver pressure.
  2. Check the client's coagulation time.
  3. Elevate the head of the bed.
  4. Have the client lie on the right side with the bed flat.

Question 2

A client with ascites is scheduled for a paracentesis. What should the nurse instruct the client to prepare for this procedure?
 
  1. Empty the bladder.
  2. Lie on the right side.
  3. Drink nothing by mouth 12 hours prior to the procedure.
  4. Lie on the left side.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: 4

1. Deep breathing, but not coughing, is advised.
2. Coagulation time is checked prior to the procedure.
3. Elevating the head of the bed will not place enough pressure on the liver to prevent bleeding.
4. The client is positioned on the right side, which allows client's own body weight to provide downward pressure against the liver and upward pressure from the mattress; this reduces chances of internal bleeding.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 1

1. The client should void immediately prior to the procedure to avoid accidental bladder puncture.
2. The client is usually positioned in a sitting position.
3. The client does not have to be NPO.
4. The client is usually positioned in a sitting position.




jazziefee

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Excellent


dawsa925

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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