The Nurse Is Preparing a Patient for a Thoracentesis to Drain

The nurse is preparing a patient for a thoracentesis to drain an empyema. What should the nurse instruct the patient about this procedure?

A) You will have a chest x-ray after the procedure.
B) You will lie on the unaffected side for 1 hour after the procedure.
C) You will have general anesthesia for pain control during the procedure.
D) You will be seated, learning forward with arms and head supported with an overbed table.
E) You will be permitted to resume normal activities after 1 hour if no evidence of adverse effects occurs.