When Preparing a Patient for a Diagnostic Peritoneal Lavage (DPL),the

When preparing a patient for a diagnostic peritoneal lavage (DPL) ,the nurse should

A) insert a nasogastric tube and urinary catheter before the procedure.
B) make sure that a computed tomography scan is performed first to rule out abdominal adhesions.
C) know that the test will tell which specific organ has been injured.
D) know that the return of clear fluid from the abdominal cavity means that the patient does not have an injury.

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