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The following scenario applies to the next 1 items
The nurse is caring for a client immediately following an abdominal paracentesis
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Procedure Note
1845 - Emergency ultrasound-guided abdominal paracentesis was performed because the client presented with labored respirations, dyspnea, abdominal cramping, and overall discomfort. Informed consent was obtained, and the client agreed to the procedure. Prior to the procedure, the client emptied their bladder. The site was cleaned and numbed with 1% lidocaine, and using an aseptic technique and an ultrasound; a 14-gauge catheter was inserted to remove 10 mL of clear ascitic fluid. Subsequently, the fluid was drained via tubing. 6 liters of fluid were removed. The client tolerated the procedure well and reported immediate relief in the dyspnea and abdominal cramping following the procedure.


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Immediately following this procedure, the nurse should monitor the client's ............. because the client has the risk of ........... If the client should experience this immediate post-procedure complication, the nurse should anticipate a prescription for ........

Correct Answer: A,C,E

Rationale: Monitor blood pressure (
A) for hypotension (
C) due to fluid shifts post-paracentesis. Albumin (E) is anticipated to restore intravascular volume if hypotension occurs.

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