The nurse closely monitors bilateral breath sounds and chest movement after a thoracentesis because:
A) Fluid may quickly accumulate as a result of inflammation.
B) The lung may have been punctured during the procedure.
C) Severe bronchospasm may cause atelectasis.
D) Asthma may result after the procedure.
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