A patient with severe ascites has undergone abdominal paracentesis with removal of 2 liters of fluid. The nurse anticipates administration of which product?
1. 2 liters of normal saline
2. 4 liters of lactated ringer's solution
3. 16 to 20 grams of albumin
4. 6 to 10 units of platelets
Answer: 3
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