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The nurse has taught a client scheduled for a liver biopsy. Which of the following statements by the client would indicate a correct understanding of the teaching?A. "I will not be conscious during this procedure."B. "I should not take any acetaminophen one week before this procedure."C. "I will need to cough and deep breathe every two hours after this procedure."D. "I may be asked to hold my breath during the insertion of the biopsy needle."

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The nurse has taught a client scheduled for a liver biopsy. Which of the following statements by the client would indicate a correct understanding of the teaching?A. "I will not be conscious during this procedure."B. "I should not take any acetaminophen one week before this procedure."C. "I will need to cough and deep breathe every two hours after this procedure."D. "I may be asked to hold my breath during the insertion of the biopsy needle."

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D. "I may be asked to hold my breath during the insertion of the biopsy needle."

This statement indicates a correct understanding of the teaching. During a liver biopsy, the patient may be asked to hold their breath while the biopsy needle is inserted. This is to prevent movement of the diaphragm, which can move the liver, potentially leading to a misplacement of the needle. The other statements are incorrect. The patient is usually conscious during the procedure, acetaminophen does not need to be stopped a week before, and there is no specific requirement to cough and deep breathe every two hours after the procedure.

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