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Jet001 [13]
3 years ago
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Dr. Hughes has ordered a procedure for Ms. Smith to remove a large amount of ascitic fluid from her distended abdomen. This proc

edure will reduce pressure and should help her breathe more effectively. Ms. Smith will be placed in a sitting position and a large needle or torched will be inserted into the abdominal cavity to remove the excess fluid. What procedure is this?
Health
1 answer:
yaroslaw [1]3 years ago
5 0

Answer:

abdominocentesis

Explanation:

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