The nurse is preparing the patient for a thoracentesis.What must be completed before the procedure may be performed?

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The doctrine of informed consent refers to full disclosure of the facts the patient needs to make an intelligent (informed)decision before any invasive treatment or procedure is performed.A physical assessment,interview,and surgical checklist are not required before this procedure.

The Nurse Is Preparing the Patient for a Thoracentesis