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for a paracentesis, he was feeling bad. Q All right. Well, let's go back to September
1981, and I believe two months before he died. Did you review this record with the
attorneys this morning? Am I correct it says abdomen grossly
distended? Is that what that says? A This is registered nurse's note on 9-7-81.
It says abdomen grossly distended, but does not complain of pain.
Q All right. So this note indicates his stomach was large, wasn't it?
A That is true. Q That is probably because of the ascites? A Correct. Q Nonetheless, it was not causing him pain at that time? A According to her note. Q Then they drained the fluid afterwards, didn't they, and that is when they got the 12 pounds of fluid; isn't that correct?