NURSES RESPONSIBILITY

 A patient undergoing a paracentesis (drainage of fluid from the peritoneal cavity

using a needle) must empty their bladder prior to the procedure. Measure the
patient's abdominal girth and vital signs before and after the procedure, and assess
for signs of hypovolemia.
 The role of the nurse is usually to monitor the patient throughout the procedure,
administer treatment as directed by the medical team and, depending on local policy,
remove the drain at the end of the procedure.

Nursing Management
 Check vitals.
 Oxygenation and pulse oximetry.
 Ins and outs.
 Abdominal girth measurement.
 Body weight.
 Encourage diet.
 Assist with paracentesis.
 Check labs to ensure coagulation parameters are not abnormal.

CONCLUTION:
Paracentesis is known to be a safe procedure when ascitic fluid is readily visible, so
complications are typically rare. Possible complications following or during the procedure
involve infection, bleeding, the leakage ascitic of fluid, or bowel perforation.
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