An essential nursing measure to prevent peritonitis after a paracentesis is
a. thoroughly cleansing the skin of the abdominal wall.
b. examining ascites for bacteria.
c. providing oral or intravenous fluids.
d. maintaining sterile technique during the procedure.
C
An incision is made in the skin, and a hollow trocar cannula, or catheter, is passed through the incision and into the cavity. Thoroughly cleansing the skin of the abdominal wall is done prior to the procedure.
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