When caring for a patient following a needle biopsy of the liver at the bedside,what should the nurse do?
A) Elevate the head of the bed to facilitate breathing.
B) Check the patient's postbiopsy coagulation studies.
C) Place the patient on the right side with the bed flat.
D) Instruct the patient to take shallow breaths to avoid pressure on the liver.
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