Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 67%
Simulated
The nurse is preparing the plan of care for the client who had a pleurodesis. Which collaborative intervention should the nurse include?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Pleurodesis involves sclerosing the pleural space to prevent fluid reaccumulation, often requiring a chest tube. Monitoring drainage amount and color (A) is a collaborative intervention to assess procedure success and detect complications. Respiratory assessment (B) and morphine administration (C) are nursing or medical orders, not collaborative. Keeping sterile supplies (D) is preparatory, not a primary intervention.