What should the nurse do while preparing the client for thoracentesis? mcq given below:
Q. What should the nurse do while preparing the client for thoracentesis?(a) administer anticholinergics as ordered |
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🩺 Nursing Care Before Thoracentesis 🩺
Thoracentesis is a diagnostic and therapeutic procedure in which fluid is removed from the pleural cavity.
During this procedure, the patient’s cooperation is very important.
Therefore, the nurse’s first and most important task is:
✅ To explain the procedure to the patient
When the patient is informed about:
- Why the procedure is being performed
- What will happen during the procedure
- How they need to sit and remain still
The patient does not panic and the procedure can be completed safely.
✅ Correct Answer:
(c) Explain the procedure to him
Why are the other options incorrect?
(a) Administering anticholinergics → This is not part of the routine preparation.
(b) Keeping the patient NPO for 6 hours → Being NPO is not necessary for thoracentesis.
(d) Sending the patient to the operating room → This procedure is usually performed at the bedside or in a procedure room.
✅ Exam Tip:
The most important task of the nurse before thoracentesis is →
Explaining the procedure to the patient
This question is frequently asked in Medical-Surgical Nursing.
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