A nurse is caring for a 55-year-old client who needs a thoracentesis after a cancer diagnosis. The nurse stays with the client during the procedure. Which of the following interventions will the nurse employ to assist with this procedure?
How should the nurse position the client in preparation for a bedside thoracentesis?
A nurse is providing instructions to a client who is undergoing a thoracentesis to assess for malignant tissue. Which of the following interventions are appropriate related to this procedure? Select all that apply.
The nurse is preparing a client for a thoracentesis. Which of the following positions is appropriate for the client during this procedure? Select all that apply.
A nurse is assisting a provider with performing a thoracentesis on a client. Which information would the nurse most likely provide to the client prior to the procedure?
