How to care for patients undergoing paracentesis for the drainage of ascites

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Practical guidance for nurses on how to care for patients undergoing paracentesis for the drainage of ascites.

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This resource is aimed at nurses and nursing support workers across all settings and levels of practice, including students of health, social work and care professions.

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Grace McCullough

Staff nurse, intensive care, Royal Derby Hospital, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust, England.

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