The health care provider performs a specimen collection by inserting a needle into the abdomen to collect fluid. Which term will the nurse use when documenting this procedure?
1. Paracentesis
2. Thoracentesis
3. Lumbar puncture
4. Venogram
Correct Answer: 1
A paracentesis is insertion of a needle to remove or collect fluid accumulating in the peritoneal cavity. A thoracentesis removes fluid from the thoracic cavity. A lumbar puncture is the insertion of a needle into the lumbar spine. A venogram is an imaging test that allows visualization of veins using an injected contrast media.
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