During a well baby examination of a 6-week-old infant, the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner notes poor weight gain, acr
ocyanosis of the hands and feet, and a respiratory rate of 60 breaths per minute. Oxygen saturation on room air is 93%. The remainder of the exam is unremarkable. Which action is correct?
Abdominocentesis<span> ab·dom·i·no·cen·te·sis (āb-dŏm'ə-nō-sěn-tē'sĭs) n. Surgical puncture of the abdomen by a needle to withdraw fluid; abdominal paracentesis. Also called celiocentesis , celioparacentesis . The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary.</span>
