The Physician Performs a Thoracentesis on a Patient with a Right

The physician performs a thoracentesis on a patient with a right pleural effusion.In preparing the patient for the procedure,how should the nurse position the patient?

A) Supine with the head of the bed elevated 45 degrees
B) On his left side with his right arm extended above his head
C) Sitting upright with his arms supported on an overbed table
D) On his left side in the Trendelenburg's position with both arms extended