A Nurse Assesses a Client Who Is Recovering from a Paracentesis

question 13

Multiple Choice

A nurse assesses a client who is recovering from a paracentesis 1 hour ago.Which assessment finding requires action by the nurse?

• A) Urine output via indwelling urinary catheter is 20 mL/hr
• B) Blood pressure increases from 110/58 to 120/62 mm Hg
• C) Respiratory rate decreases from 18 to 14 breaths/min
• D) A decrease in the client's weight by 6 kg

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