ATI RN
ATI n269 Med Surg Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse assists a patient into which position in preparation for a diagnostic thoracentesis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The optimal position for a thoracentesis is sitting upright with the patient leaning forward slightly, with elbows resting on an over-bed table to help expose the pleural space for access. This position allows gravity to pull the lungs downward and facilitates easier access to the pleural cavity.
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