A, B, E
a. tachypnea
b. deviation of the trachea
A nurse is assessing a client e. pleuritic pain
following a gunshot wound to the
chest. For which of the following
finders should the nurse monitor
to detect a pneumothorax?
(Select all that apply)
a. tachypnea
b. deviation of the trachea
c. bradycardia
d. decreased use of accessory
muscles
e. pleuritic pain
B. obtain a large-bore IV needle for decompression
A nurse is reviewing the
prescriptions for a client who has
a pneumothorax. Which of the
following actions should the
nurse perform first?
a. assess patient's pain
b. obtain a large-bore IV needle
for decompression
c. administer lorazepam
d. prepare for chest tube insertion
d. notify your provider if you experience a productive cough
A nurse is reviewing discharge
instructions for a client who has
experienced a pneumothorax.
Which of the following statements
should the nurse use when
teaching the client?
a. notify your provider if you
experience weakness
b. you should be able to return to
work in 1 week
c. you need to wear a mask when
in crowded areas
d. notify your provider if you
experience a productive cough
a. tachypnea
b. deviation of the trachea
A nurse is assessing a client e. pleuritic pain
following a gunshot wound to the
chest. For which of the following
finders should the nurse monitor
to detect a pneumothorax?
(Select all that apply)
a. tachypnea
b. deviation of the trachea
c. bradycardia
d. decreased use of accessory
muscles
e. pleuritic pain
B. obtain a large-bore IV needle for decompression
A nurse is reviewing the
prescriptions for a client who has
a pneumothorax. Which of the
following actions should the
nurse perform first?
a. assess patient's pain
b. obtain a large-bore IV needle
for decompression
c. administer lorazepam
d. prepare for chest tube insertion
d. notify your provider if you experience a productive cough
A nurse is reviewing discharge
instructions for a client who has
experienced a pneumothorax.
Which of the following statements
should the nurse use when
teaching the client?
a. notify your provider if you
experience weakness
b. you should be able to return to
work in 1 week
c. you need to wear a mask when
in crowded areas
d. notify your provider if you
experience a productive cough
