Preparing for Thoracentesis in Anticoagulated Patient

Medium Reduction Of Risk Potential Therapeutic Procedures

A nurse is preparing a patient for a scheduled thoracentesis procedure. The patient has a history of pulmonary hypertension and is currently on anticoagulant therapy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to minimize the risk of complications during this procedure?

Obtain informed consent from the patient.

Administer a prophylactic dose of antibiotics.

Ensure the patient has remained NPO for at least 8 hours.

Check the patient's coagulation studies.

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