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.
The nurse reviews the procedure note and plans care for the client
➢ Complete the sentences below from the list of options
Immediately following this procedure, the nurse should monitor the client's [culture and sensitivity results / blood pressure / urinary output] because the client has the risk of [punctured bladder. / hypotension. / peritonitis.] If the client should experience this immediate post-procedure complication, the nurse should anticipate a prescription for [albumin. / ceftriaxone. / metronidazole.]
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