A primary care provider is going to perform a thoracentesis. The nurse’s role will include which action? 1.Place the client supine in the Trendelenburg position. 2.Position the client in a seated position with elbows on the overbed table. 3.Instruct the UAP to measure vital signs. 4.Administer an opioid analgesic.
A primary care provider is going to perform a thoracentesis. The nurse’s role will include which action?
1.Place the client supine in the Trendelenburg position.
2.Position the client in a seated position with elbows on the overbed table.
3.Instruct the UAP to measure vital signs.
4.Administer an opioid analgesic.