A nurse is amending a patient's plan of care in light of the fact that the patient has recently developed ascites. What should the nurse include in this patient's care plan?
A) Mobilization with assistance at least 4 times daily
B) Administration of beta-adrenergic blockers as ordered
C) Vitamin B12 injections as ordered
D) Administration of diuretics as ordered
Ans: D
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Use of diuretics along with sodium restriction is successful in 90% of patients with ascites. Beta-blockers are not used to treat ascites and bed rest is often more beneficial than increased mobility. Vitamin B12 injections are not necessary.
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