Question

question 9 of 10
what intervention does the nurse anticipate providing for the client with ascites that will help
correct the decrease in effective arterial blood volume that leads to sodium retention?
platelet infusions
albumin infusion
therapeutic paracentesis
diuretic therapy

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Platelet infusions: Used for low platelets (e.g., thrombocytopenia), not for ascites - related volume issues. Eliminate.
• Albumin infusion: Albumin increases oncotic pressure, drawing fluid from interstitial spaces (like ascites) into the vascular system. This corrects the decreased effective arterial blood volume that causes sodium retention in ascites. This is correct.
• Therapeutic paracentesis: Removes ascitic fluid but doesn't address the underlying volume depletion in the arteries; it's more for symptom relief (e.g., abdominal pressure) rather than correcting arterial volume. Eliminate.
• Diuretic therapy: Increases fluid loss (urine), which would worsen the already decreased arterial blood volume in ascites - related sodium retention. Eliminate.

Answer:

B. Albumin infusion