Following a paracentesis,your client's dressing is wet with serosanguineous fluid.Your initial intervention is to
A)Place client in shock position.
B)Obtain vital signs.
C)Notify physician.
D)Change the dressing.

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Changing the dressing is the initial intervention for this situation. The wet dressing needs to be changed to prevent infection and further fluid loss. The other interventions might be necessary later depending on the client's condition, but changing the dressing is the priority.

Following a Paracentesis,your Client's Dressing Is Wet with Serosanguineous Fluid