A nurse is planning care for a client who is scheduled for a thoracentesis. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?

A. Instructing the client to avoid coughing during the procedure is important to prevent disrupting the needle placement during the thoracentesis. B. The client should not be positioned in the prone position; instead, they are typically positioned upright and leaning forward to facilitate access to the pleural space. C. Positioning the client on the affected side post-procedure may not be necessary unless ordered by the provider. Standard care includes positioning the client in an upright position after the procedure to promote lung expansion. D. The client is generally not NPO for thoracentesis unless specified by the healthcare provider. The focus should be on ensuring comfort and informing the client about the procedure.