When Preparing the Patient with a Right-Sided Pleural Effusion for a Thoracentesis

When preparing the patient with a right-sided pleural effusion for a thoracentesis, how will the nurse position the patient?

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

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