A Patient with a Pleural Effusion Is Scheduled for a Thoracentesis

A patient with a pleural effusion is scheduled for a thoracentesis. Prior to the procedure, the nurse will plan to

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 intravenous 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.