Terri has an indwelling pleural catheter in place for intermittent drainage of her pleural effusion. The nurse is present to provide teaching on the use of the catheter at home. Which point is important for the nurse to stress to Terri to avoid vasovagal symptoms?

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Terri has an indwelling pleural catheter in place for intermittent drainage of her pleural effusion. The nurse is present to provide teaching on the use of the catheter at home. Which point is important for the nurse to stress to Terri to avoid vasovagal symptoms?





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