Basic Care and Comfort NCLEX RN Nursing Practice Question
The nurse is assisting the health care provider performing a liver biopsy on a client. How should the nurse position this client? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,D
Rationale: For a liver biopsy, the client is positioned supine with the right upper abdomen exposed (liver location) and the right arm raised behind the head to expand the rib cage and improve access to the liver.