Posted: January 31st, 2018

Liver biopsy. Which 3 effective points do you include?

Develop a teaching care plan for Angie who is about to undergo a liver biopsy. Which of the following points do you include?

1. “You’ll need to lie on your stomach during the test.”
2. “You’ll need to lie on your right side after the test.”
3. “During the biopsy you’ll be asked to exhale deeply and hold it.”
4. “The biopsy is performed under general anesthesia.”