A client returns from a percutaneous liver biopsy. Which position should the nurse use initially?
1Trendelenburg position with legs elevated.
2Prone position with arms above the head.
3Right side with a pillow under the puncture site.✓ Correct answer
4Left Sims position with the head lowered.
Explanation
After liver biopsy, positioning on the right side applies pressure to the puncture site and helps reduce bleeding risk. The nurse also monitors vital signs and signs of hemorrhage. The other positions do not provide the same local pressure benefit.
Clinical Judgment Use the client cues, timing, labs, and safety risks to select the response that best fits Post liver biopsy position.
Memory Tip Match the strongest cue cluster to the safest nursing judgment.
KR vs US NCLEX items reward cue-based priority thinking rather than isolated recall.
Clinical Practice GuideFor Post liver biopsy position, compare the complete cue pattern with the client's current stability, ordered data, and expected nursing scope.
CautionDo not choose an action from one isolated cue when the full scenario changes priority or safety.
Liver Biopsy — Removal of liver tissue for diagnostic testing.
Bleeding Risk — Potential for hemorrhage after an invasive procedure.
Right Side Position — Positioning that applies pressure to the liver biopsy site.