The health care provider plans a paracentesis for a client with ascites caused by liver cancer. Which of the following actions should the nurse implement to prepare the client for the procedure?

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The client should empty the bladder to decrease the risk of bladder perforation during the procedure. The client 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 client does not need to be NPO.

The Health Care Provider Plans a Paracentesis for a Client