Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 86%
Simulated
Which intervention should the nurse implement for a male client who has had a left-sided chest tube for six (6) hours and who refuses to take deep breaths because of the pain?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Pain medication followed by deep breathing (A) prevents atelectasis. Shallow breaths (B), delaying (C), and fear tactics (D) are inappropriate.