Which Is Not True of Abdominal Paracentesis

question 119

Multiple Choice

Which is not true of abdominal paracentesis?

• A) It is the same as abdominocentesis.
• B) It is sometimes done to remove ascites.
• C) It involves surgical puncture of the abdomen.
• D) It may be used to remove fluid from the chest cavity.

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