When Preparing the Patient with a Right-Sided Pleural Effusion for a Thoracentesis

question 10

Multiple Choice

When preparing the patient with a right-sided pleural effusion for a thoracentesis, how will the nurse position the patient?

• A) Supine with the head of the bed elevated 45 degrees
• B) In the Trendelenburg position with both arms extended
• C) On the left side with the right arm extended above the head
• D) Sitting upright with the arms supported on an over bed table

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