Scheduled for a paracentesis to treat ascites

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The nurse is caring for a client with fatty liver disease who is scheduled for a paracentesis to treat ascites. The client has an indwelling urinary catheter in place to aid in the healing of a sacral pressure injury. The nurse assesses the client and would notify the registered nurse regarding which priority finding?

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