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
C
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.
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