An LPN Is Helping Prepare a Patient for a Thoracentesis

question 31

Multiple Choice

An LPN is helping prepare a patient for a thoracentesis. Which of the following would the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.?

• A)"The doctor will collect fluid from the space between your lung and your chest wall."
• B)"You will assume a sitting position at the side of the bed."
• C)"You will need to be NPO for 6 hours."
• D)"You will need to sign a consent form for the procedure."
• E)"You will need to take frequent deep breaths during the procedure."
• F)"This is a sterile procedure, so the site will be covered in a drape."

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