ABDOMINAL
CHRONIC LIVER DISEASE
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Question
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The nurse assesses a client who is recovering from a paracentesis 1 hour ago. Which assessment finding would require immediateaction by the nurse?
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Urine output via indwelling urinary catheter is 20 mL/hr
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Blood pressure increases from 110/58 to 120/62 mm Hg
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Respiratory rate decreases from 22 to 16 breaths/min
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A decrease in the client’s weight by 3 lb (1.4 kg)
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The left-lateral approach avoids air-filled bowel that usually floats in the ascitic fluid. The patient is placed in the supine position and slightly rotated to the side of the procedure to further minimize the risk of perforation during paracentesis.
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