After a liver biopsy, place the patient in which of the following positions?
A. Left side-lying, with the bed flat
B. Right side-lying, with the bed flat
C. Left side-lying, with the bed in semi-Fowler’s position
D. Right side-lying, with the bed in semi-Fowler’s position
Correct Answer: B. Right side-lying, with the bed flat.
Positioning the patient on his right side with the bed flat will splint the biopsy site and minimize bleeding.
Options A, C, D: The other positions won’t do this and may cause more bleeding at the site or internally.