The nurse closely monitors bilateral breath sounds and chest movement following a thoracentesis because:
1. fluid may quickly accumulate due to inflammation.
2. the lung may have been punctured during the procedure.
3. severe bronchospasm may cause atelectasis.
4. asthma may result postprocedure.
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There is a possibility that the lung could be punctured during the procedure. Bronchospasm, fluid collection, and asthma are not concerns related to a thoracentesis.
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