Paracentesis: Nursing Care

by Cathy Parkes June 30, 2022

A patient undergoing a paracentesis (drainage of fluid from the peritoneal cavity using a needle) must empty their bladder prior to the procedure. Measure the patient's abdominal girth and vital signs before and after the procedure, and assess for signs of hypovolemia.

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Holophrases

by Cathy Parkes Aug 08, 2022

At approximately 1 year of age, a child should begin using "holophrases," which are one-word sentences. By age 2 the child should use more than 50 words and 2 - 3 word phrases.

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Assessing Skin Turgor

by Cathy Parkes Aug 04, 2022

Assessing skin turgor should be done by gently pinching/lifting the skin on the sternum. If the skin "tents," (i.e., stays lifted for a prolonged period and doesn't quickly return to its original place) it could indicatedehydration.

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