The nurse is assisting with a thoracentesis. Place the steps of the procedure for assisting the client in the correct order
1. Help position the client and cover the client as needed with a bath blanket.
Response 2. Observe the client for signs of distress, such as dyspnea, pallor, and coughing.
Response 3. Support the client verbally and describe the steps as needed.
Response 4. Support the client throughout the procedure.
Response 5. Collect drainage and laboratory specimens. Then apply small sterile dressing over the site.
1, 4, 3, 2, 5
Rationale 1: Positioning and properly covering the client with a bath blanket is the first step.
Rationale 2: Observing the client for signs of distress, such as dyspnea, pallor, and coughing, is the fourth step.
Rationale 3: Supporting the client verbally and describing the steps as needed is the third step.
Rationale 4: Supporting the client throughout the procedure is the second step.
Rationale 5: Collecting the drainage and laboratory specimens and covering the site with a small, sterile dressing is the last step of the procedure.
Global Rationale: Positioning and properly covering the client with a bath blanket is the first step. Supporting the client throughout the procedure is the second step. Supporting the client verbally and describing the steps as needed is the third step. Observing the client for signs of distress, such as dyspnea, pallor, and coughing, is the fourth step. Collecting the drainage and laboratory specimens and covering the site with a small, sterile dressing is the last step of the procedure.
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