Entries by Daphne Hanson

Nursing implications to consider with paracentesis

QUESTION 8. Nursing implications to consider with paracentesis include: No iron for 1 week prior, Bowel prep: Go-Lytely+ Fleets enema+ clear liquids, NPO 6-8 hours before test, Cleansing enema day of test IV sedation, Throat anesthetized, NPO 8-12 hours before Void before procedure,  Measure abdominal girth post procedure NPO 8-12 hours before, No smoking, CI […]