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The health care provider performs a thoracentesis on a patient with a right pleural effusion. In preparing the patient for the procedure, the nurse positions the patient
a.   supine with the head of the bed elevated 45 degrees.
b.   sitting upright with the arms supported on an overbed table.
c.   on the left side with the right arm extended above the head.
d.   in Trendelenburg’s position with both arms extended.
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Thank you for this, it helped me understand it perfectly.
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