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biggirl4568

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Question 1

A patient with ascites is recovering from a paracentesis where 8 liters of fluid have been removed. What should the nurse monitor in order to detect a common complication after this procedure?
◦ Temperature every 2 hours to detect bacterial peritonitis
◦ Chest film for evidence of a pneumothorax
◦ Blood pressure at least every half hour until the patient is stable
◦ Serum ammonia every 4 hours for the next 24 hours

Question 2

What should the nurse use to accurately assess the fluid status of a patient with ascites?
◦ Measurement of abdominal girth
◦ Daily weights
◦ Abdominal percussion
◦ Presence of peripheral edema
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Marked as best answer by biggirl4568 on Jun 2, 2019

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Reply #1 on: Jun 2, 2019
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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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