Which Outcome Should Receive Priority in the Care Plan for a Patient

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which outcome should receive priority in the care plan for a patient who has had a paracentesis to treat ascites?

• A) The patient will have normal bilateral breath sounds.
• B) The patient's spleen will not rupture.
• C) The patient's respiratory effort will be lessened.
• D) The patient will not manifest symptoms of hepatomegaly.

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