A nurse is assisting with a diagnostic paracentesis for a client with suspected peritonitis. The nurse understands that this procedure involves:

Choice A reason:

Administering oral antibiotics may be necessary for treating the wound infection, but it does not directly prevent the spread of infection.

Choice B reason:

Performing sterile dressing changes is essential in preventing the spread of infection and promoting wound healing.

Choice C reason:

Limiting visitors to the client's room may help reduce the risk of introducing new pathogens, but it is not the primary intervention for preventing wound infection.

Choice D reason:

Providing pain medication as needed is important for the client's comfort but does not directly prevent the spread of infection.

Choice A reason:

Assessing heart function requires specific cardiac imaging, not the imaging indicated for peritonitis.

Choice B reason:

Identifying bone fractures would require imaging specific to the bones, not the peritoneum.

Choice C reason:

Diagnostic imaging in peritonitis aims to detect inflammation and infection in the peritoneum, helping to confirm the diagnosis and guide treatment.

Choice D reason:

Evaluating lung health would involve pulmonary imaging, not the imaging indicated for peritonitis.