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A Client Is Scheduled for a Thoracentesis

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A client is scheduled for a thoracentesis.Which of the following would be important information to include in your teaching plan for this client?


A) Explain that the procedure will not hurt,and she won't remember any of it.
B) Caution her that she must not move or cough for 6 hours after the procedure.
C) Explain that she will be positioned sitting on the edge of the bed with her arms and head on the bedside table.
D) Explain to her that the needle will be left in place for 24 hours.

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