HESI RN Med surg adult health proctored exam
A client with orthopnea expresses concern about the ability to "get enough air" during a scheduled thoracentesis. On which information should the nurse's response be based?
Explanation & Rationale
Choice A reason: Using extra pillows may help with comfort but is not the basis of the nurse's response to the concern about thoracentesis.Choice B reason:The correct answer is b) because during thoracentesis, the client is positioned upright, which helps ease breathing and access the pleural space.Choice C reason: While the procedure may be brief, this response does not directly address the concern about breathing.Choice D reason: Orthopnea can be caused by conditions other than anxiety and should be addressed appropriately.
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