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. While urine output is important, it is not the most direct indicator of the success of a paracentesis. B. Comparing the client's weight before and after the procedure helps to evaluate the effectiveness by showing a reduction in fluid buildup. C. Leakage at the site could indicate a complication, but it is not the primary measure of the procedure’s effectiveness. D. Serum albumin levels may be monitored but are not the first indicator of success after a paracentesis.