An Abdominocentesis Can Be Done for All of the Following

question 633

Multiple Choice

An abdominocentesis can be done for all of the following reasons except:

• A)to resect a portion of a diseased intestine.
• B)to look for blood after an abdominal trauma.
• C)to look for cancer cells in the peritoneal fluid.
• D)to relieve the pressure from ascites.