An abdominocentesis can be done for all of the following reasons EXCEPT ________.
A. to remove a portion of diseased intestine
B. to look for blood after an abdominal trauma
C. to look for cancer cells in the peritoneal fluid
D. to relieve the pressure from ascites
Answer:A
An abdominocentesis can be done for all of the following reasons EXCEPT ________.
A. to remove a portion of diseased intestine B. to look for blood after an abdominal trauma C. to look for cancer cells in the peritoneal fluid D. to relieve the pressure from ascites
Explanation: A) Correct!