Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 84%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Nurses' NotesMedical History
Vital Signs
Client appears anxious and tachypneic. Respirations are labored and shallow. Lung sounds absent in the right lower lobe. Skin is cool and slightly cyanotic.
A nurse is reviewing the client's medical record. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse anticipate for a client who has a pneumothorax?
Correct answer
B,D,E
Rationale
B. IV access ensures emergency treatment readiness. D. ABGs guide oxygenation management. E. Chest tube treats pneumothorax. A, C, F are inappropriate or secondary.