Which of the following terms describes the passage of a hollow
instrument into a cavity for the withdrawal of fluid?
a) Paracentesis
Paracentesis may be used to withdraw ascitic fluid if the fluid
accumulation is causing cardiorespiratory compromise.
b) Astrerixis
Asterixis refers to involuntary flapping movements of the hands
associated with metabolic liver dysfunction.
c) Ascites
Ascites refers to accumulation of serous fluid within the peritoneal
cavity.
d) Dialysis
Dialysis refers to a form of filtration to separate crystalloid from colloid
substances.
instrument into a cavity for the withdrawal of fluid?
a) Paracentesis
Paracentesis may be used to withdraw ascitic fluid if the fluid
accumulation is causing cardiorespiratory compromise.
b) Astrerixis
Asterixis refers to involuntary flapping movements of the hands
associated with metabolic liver dysfunction.
c) Ascites
Ascites refers to accumulation of serous fluid within the peritoneal
cavity.
d) Dialysis
Dialysis refers to a form of filtration to separate crystalloid from colloid
substances.