After a Thoracentesis Procedure, It Is Important to Monitor the Patient

question 3

Multiple Choice

After a thoracentesis procedure, it is important to monitor the patient for:

• A) bronchospasm.
• B) hemoptysis.
• C) increased blood urea nitrogen (BUN).
• D) pneumothorax.

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