The nurse is providing care to a client who has had a percutaneous liver biopsy. The nurse would monitor the client for which of the following?
A) Signs and symptoms of bleeding
B) Return of the gag reflex
C) Passage of stool
D) Intake and output

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A percutaneous liver biopsy carries a risk of bleeding, so the nurse should monitor the client for signs and symptoms of bleeding, such as hypotension, tachycardia, bruising or hematoma at the biopsy site, decreased hemoglobin and hematocrit levels, or increased bleeding times. Return of the gag reflex, passage of stool, and intake and output monitoring are not directly related to a percutaneous liver biopsy.

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