ATI RN
ATI RN Targeted Medical Surgical Respiratory Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled to undergo thoracentesis. In which of the following positions should the nurse place the client for the procedure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sitting and leaning forward opens the intercostal spaces, providing better access to the pleural space for thoracentesis. Other positions do not facilitate needle insertion or patient comfort as effectively.
Question 2 of 5
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Question 3 of 5
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Question 4 of 5
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Question 5 of 5
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