Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 62%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who has end-stage liver disease and is undergoing a paracentesis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to evaluate the effectiveness of the procedure?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct answer is A: Compare the client's current weight with preprocedure weight. This is important to evaluate the effectiveness of the paracentesis in draining ascitic fluid from the abdomen. A decrease in weight indicates successful removal of fluid, which helps relieve pressure and symptoms. Option B is incorrect as leakage should be assessed immediately post-procedure, not for evaluating effectiveness. Option C is related to liver function but not specific to evaluating the procedure. Option D is important for post-procedure care but does not directly assess the effectiveness of the paracentesis.