Which information does the nurse provide to a client about the purpose of a paracentesis?
1. Relieve pressure in the peritoneum.
2. Analyze thoracic fluid for cytology.
3. Perform biopsy for hepatic pathology.
4. Examine bone marrow cells for anemia.
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1. Paracentesis is the removal of abdominal fluid for examination and relief of pres-sure from severe ascites.
2. A thoracentesis removes fluid from the chest cavity.
3. A liver biopsy retrieves liver cells for cytology.
4. Bone marrow aspiration recovers bone marrow cells.
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