An abdominocentesis can be done for all of the following reasons except:
A) to resect a portion of diseased intestine.
B) to look for blood after abdominal trauma.
C) to look for cancer cells in the peritoneal fluid.
D) to relieve the pressure from ascites.
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A)center
B)hernia
C)abdomen
D)navel
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A)"around"
B)"abdomen"
C)"membrane"
D)"peritoneum"
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A)mouth.
B)opening.
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A)to vomit.
B)diarrhea.
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D)heartburn.
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