Patient Education for Thoracentesis

Easy Reduction Of Risk Potential Therapeutic Procedures

A registered nurse is preparing a patient for a scheduled thoracentesis procedure. The nurse knows that educating the patient is crucial for their understanding and compliance. Which of the following statements by the nurse is the most important to include when teaching the patient about this procedure?

You will need to lie still during the procedure.

The procedure will involve a needle insertion to remove fluid.

You can eat and drink normally before the procedure.

You may experience a small amount of discomfort.

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