A patient is scheduled for a thoracentesis to obtain pleural fluid for diagnosis of a large pleural effusion.Before the procedure,the nurse will anticipate which of the following?

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Positioning the patient sitting upright on the edge of the bed and leaning forward helps to maximize lung expansion and make it easier to access the pleural space during the procedure. Incentive spirometer use and sedative drugs are not routinely given prior to a thoracentesis. While fasting may be necessary depending on the specific procedure and the patient's medical history, it is not typically required for a thoracentesis.

A Patient Is Scheduled for a Thoracentesis to Obtain Pleural