NCLEX RN Free Practice Questions Practice Question

The physician has ordered a paracentesis for a client with severe abdominal ascites. Before the procedure, the nurse should:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Providing a urinal ensures the bladder is empty, reducing the risk of bladder puncture during paracentesis, a priority before the procedure.

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