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A client with cirrhosis of the liver presents with ascites. The physician is to perform a parancentesis. For safety, the nurse should ask the client to:
A. drink 1000 cc prior to the procedure to affect fluid loss.
B. eat foods low in fat.
C. empty his bladder prior to the procedure.
D. assume the prone position.
Correct Answer: C
Explanation/Reference:
Explanation:
When performing a parancentesis, the client must be sitting up to allow the fluid to settle to the lower abdomen. To prevent trauma to the bladder while inserting a needle to aspirate the fluid, the bladder must be empty.Basic Care and Comfort
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