A client with ascites is scheduled for a paracentesis. What should the nurse instruct the client to prepare for this procedure?
1. Empty the bladder.
2. Lie on the right side.
3. Drink nothing by mouth 12 hours prior to the procedure.
4. Lie on the left side.
Answer: 1
1. The client should void immediately prior to the procedure to avoid accidental bladder puncture.
2. The client is usually positioned in a sitting position.
3. The client does not have to be NPO.
4. The client is usually positioned in a sitting position.
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