Posted: August 16th, 2017

The nurse places the patient after liver biopsy in which of the following positions?

The nurse places the patient after liver biopsy in which of the following positions?
a) On the right side
In this position, the liver capsule at the site of penetration is compressed against the chest wall, and the escape of blood or bile through the perforation made for the biopsy is impeded.
b) On the left side
Positioning the patient on his left side is not indicated.
c) Trendelenburg
Positioning the patient in the Trendelenburg position may be indicated if the patient is in shock, but is not the position designed for the patient after liver biopsy.
d) High Fowler’s
High Fowler’s position is not indicated for the patient after liver biopsy.