A primary care provider is going to perform a thoracentesis. The nurse’s role will include which action?  1. Place the client supine in the Trendelenburg position.  2. Position the client in a seated...

A primary care provider is going to perform a thoracentesis. The nurse’s role will include which action?

 1. Place the client supine in the Trendelenburg position.

 2. Position the client in a seated position with elbows on the overbed table.

3. Instruct the UAP to measure vital signs.

 4. Administer an opioid analgesic.