Mock NCLEX RN Exam Practice Question
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of a pleural effusion who is scheduled for a thoracentesis. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sitting upright with arms supported facilitates access to the pleural space during thoracentesis and reduces complications. Sedatives and fluid restrictions are not routine.
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