At what point should you stop your thoracentesis to maximize your drainage and minimize complication(s)?
A. Stop after draining 1 L of pleural effusion Wrong Choice!
B. Stop after patient complains of chest discomfort Correct Choice
C. Stop after your pleural manometer goes below −20 cm H2O Wrong Choice!
D. Stop after patient coughs Wrong Choice!
Answer:B
At what point should you stop your thoracentesis to maximize your drainage and minimize complication(s)?
A. Stop after draining 1 L of pleural effusion Wrong Choice! B. Stop after patient complains of chest discomfort Correct Choice C. Stop after your pleural manometer goes below −20 cm H2O Wrong Choice! D. Stop after patient coughs Wrong Choice!