When Preparing a Patient for a Diagnostic Peritoneal Lavage (DPL),the

question 23

Multiple Choice

When preparing a patient for a diagnostic peritoneal lavage (DPL) ,the nurse should

• A) insert a nasogastric tube and urinary catheter before the procedure.
• B) make sure that a computed tomography scan is performed first to rule out abdominal adhesions.
• C) know that the test will tell which specific organ has been injured.
• D) know that the return of clear fluid from the abdominal cavity means that the patient does not have an injury.

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