The nurse is caring for a patient who is to undergo a thoracentesis. In preparation for the procedure, the nurse will position the patient in which of the following positions? a) Prone b) Supine c) Sitting on the edge of the bed d) Lateral recumbent
The nurse is caring for a patient who is to undergo a thoracentesis. In preparation for the procedure, the nurse will position the patient in which of the following positions?
a) Prone
b) Supine
c) Sitting on the edge of the bed
d) Lateral recumbent