A patient diagnosed with a pleural effusion is very dyspneic.With which procedure should the nurse anticipate assisting?

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Thoracentesis can be done by the physician to remove some of the fluid that has collected and is compressing lung tissue.A.Tracheostomy creates a stoma for the placement of an artificial airway.C.Bronchoscopy visualizes the major airways with an endoscope.D.Pericardiocentesis removes fluid from around the heart.

A Patient Diagnosed with a Pleural Effusion Is Very Dyspneic