Background: Paracentesis is an essential life measure for ascites complications management. The aim: of this study was to apply nursing safety measure to prevent complication for liver cirrhotic patient undergoing paracentesis. Methodology: Quasi- experimental design was utilized. Study subjects: All available nurses were included (55) nurses. Two tools: Nursing interviewing questionnaire and observational checklist for nurse's practices for cirrhotic patients undergoing paracentesis. Results: The present study revealed that nurses had highly statistically significant improvement in total level of knowledge and practice post implementing nursing education. The study concluded: There was a statistically significant positive effect on nurses' knowledge and practice for patients undergoing paracentesis after education. The study recommended: Providing specific courses and periodical follow up for enhancing nurses' knowledge and practice.
Elsayed, A., Hassanin, A., Mohamed, H. (2018). 'APPLYING NURSING SAFETY MEASURE TO PREVENT COMPLICATIONS FOR LIVER CIRRHOTIC PATIENT UNDERGOING PARACENTESIS', Mansoura Nursing Journal, 5(1), pp. 33-40. doi: 10.21608/mnj.2018.150598
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Elsayed, A., Hassanin, A., Mohamed, H. APPLYING NURSING SAFETY MEASURE TO PREVENT COMPLICATIONS FOR LIVER CIRRHOTIC PATIENT UNDERGOING PARACENTESIS. Mansoura Nursing Journal, 2018; 5(1): 33-40. doi: 10.21608/mnj.2018.150598
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