A client with suspected ascites is scheduled for paracentesis. The nurse explains to the client that this procedure involves:

Choice A reason:

Inserting a tube into the bladder to drain urine is not related to paracentesis, which involves withdrawing fluid from the abdominal cavity.

Choice B reason:

This statement is correct. Paracentesis is a procedure that involves inserting a needle into the abdomen to withdraw fluid from the abdominal cavity, typically to diagnose or relieve ascites.

Choice C reason:

Administering a contrast dye and performing an X-ray is not part of paracentesis and is not used to diagnose ascites.

Choice D reason:

Injecting medication into a joint for pain relief is not related to paracentesis or the management of ascites.

Choice A reason:

Administering prescribed diuretics is essential in managing ascites, but it may not immediately address the client's respiratory distress.

Choice B reason:

This statement is correct. Elevating the head of the bed can improve respiratory mechanics and ease breathing for a client experiencing respiratory distress due to ascites.

Choice C reason:

Providing oxygen therapy is important for clients with respiratory distress, but it may not directly address the underlying cause of the distress in this situation.

Choice D reason:

Deep breathing exercises are beneficial for promoting lung expansion, but they may not be the priority in a client experiencing severe respiratory distress.