The nurse prepares a patient with a left-sided pleural effusion for a thoracentesis.How should the nurse position the patient?
A) Supine with the head of the bed elevated 30 degrees
B) In a high-Fowler's position with the left arm extended
C) On the right side with the left arm extended above the head
D) Sitting upright with the arms supported on an over bed table
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