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The NP is assisting the physician during an Abdominal Paracentesis. What is the maximum amount of fluid that should be aspirated?

1,000 to 1,500 mL
2,000 to 2,500 mL
1,500 to 2,000 mL
2,500 to 3,000 mL

Explanation

Answer: C - The maximum amount of fluid that should be removed during an Abdominal Paracentesis is 1,500 to 2,000 mL. Removing more than 2,000 mL of peritoneal fluid during one Paracentesis may cause an episode of Hypovolemic Shock.

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