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The positioning of the needle is TRUE regarding thoracocentesis in which of the following statements?

Upper border of the rib

Lower border of the rib

Center of the intercostal space

Anterior to the intercostal space

High-Yield Explanation

The needle should be kept close to the upper border of the rib to avoid injuring the intercostal vessels and nerve in the subcostal groove. Ref: Snell's Clinical Anatomy, 7th Edition, Page 61

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