The health care provider plans a paracentesis for a patient with ascites caused by liver cancer. To prepare the patient for the procedure, the nurse

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The patient should empty the bladder to decrease the risk of bladder perforation during the procedure. The patient would be positioned in Fowler's position and would not be able to lie flat without compromising breathing. Since no sedation is required for paracentesis, the patient does not need to be NPO.

The Health Care Provider Plans a Paracentesis for a Patient