A patient has just had a liver biopsy.What should the nurse do immediately following this procedure?
A)Assist the patient up to a chair.
B)Keep the patient on his or her left side.
C)Assist the patient with ambulation.
D)Tell the patient to avoid coughing.

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The nurse should tell the patient to avoid coughing or straining,which may cause increased intraabdominal pressure.Immediately following a liver biopsy,the patient is kept on bed rest for 24 hours.The patient should lie on his or her right side for about 1 to 2 hours.

A Patient Has Just Had a Liver Biopsy