Which patient is at greatest risk for injury and requires the nurse's immediate attention? The patient who had a(n)
A) paracentesis 20 minutes ago and is sitting in bed with the arms resting on the overbed tray.
B) surgical repair of an incarcerated hernia yesterday and now has slight bruising at the incision site.
C) echocardiogram that showed an ejection fraction of 40% and has a resting heart rate of 110 occasional PVCs.
D) needle liver biopsy 1 hour ago and is now thrashing about in bed and complaining of severe abdominal pain.

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The only scenario that illustrates a major risk for injury is the patient who had a needle liver biopsy 1 hour ago and is now complaining of severe abdominal pain. The patient may be bleeding internally, requiring immediate attention. The other scenarios illustrate normal expectations.

Which Patient Is at Greatest Risk for Injury and Requires