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Zulu123

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All of these procedures involve aspiration of body fluid for therapeutic or diagnostic purposes. Which would be indicated for relief of pressure caused by ascites?
 
  a. amniocentesis c. paracentesis
  b. lumbar puncture d. thoracentesis

Question 2

Which of these statements about the pressure within the pleural space is TRUE?
 
  a. It is always changing to compensate for inhalation or exhalation.
  b. It is greater than outside air.
  c. It is less than outside air.
  d. It is the same as atmospheric pressure.


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sarajane1989

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Paracentesis is an invasive procedure in which the aspiration of body fluid is done through the peritoneal cavity. This procedure can be used for therapeutic or diagnostic purposes and is indicated for relief of pressure caused by ascites.

Answer to Question 2

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The pressure of the pleural space is less than the pressure of outside air.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Gracias!

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