A Patient Is Scheduled for a Thoracentesis to Obtain Pleural

question 41

Multiple Choice

A patient is scheduled for a thoracentesis to obtain pleural fluid for diagnosis of a large pleural effusion.Before the procedure,the nurse will anticipate which of the following?

• A) Position the patient sitting upright on the edge of the bed and leaning forward.
• B) Instruct the patient about the importance of incentive spirometer use after the procedure.
• C) Start a peripheral IV line to administer the necessary sedative drugs.
• D) Remove the water pitcher and remind the patient not to eat or drink anything for 8 hours.

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