A nurse is caring for a client who has end-stage liver disease and is undergoing a paracentesis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to evaluate the effectiveness of the procedure?

A. Urine output is not directly related to paracentesis effectiveness. B. Checking for leakage at the site assesses for complications, not effectiveness. C. Serum albumin levels may be low due to liver disease, but they do not immediately reflect the procedure’s effectiveness. D. Paracentesis removes excess ascitic fluid, leading to a reduction in weight.