Which of These Outcomes Should Receive Priority in the Care

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of these outcomes 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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