A Patient with a Liver Mass Is Undergoing a Percutaneous

Multiple Choice

A patient with a liver mass is undergoing a percutaneous liver biopsy. What action should the nurse perform when assisting with this procedure?

A) Position the patient on the right side with a pillow under the costal margin after the procedure.
B) Administer 1 unit of albumin 90 minutes before the procedure as ordered.
C) Administer at least 1 unit of packed red blood cells as ordered the day before the scheduled procedure.
D) Confirm that the patients electrolyte levels have been assessed prior to the procedure.