A nurse is assessing a client who has a chest tube following a thoracotomy. Which of the following findings requires intervention by the nurse?

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A. Art therapist: Art therapy can provide a nonverbal outlet for expressing feelings and emotions, which can be particularly beneficial for clients with schizophrenia who may struggle with verbal communication.

B. Speech-language pathologist: While speech-language pathologists may assist with communication difficulties, their expertise is more focused on speech and language disorders rather than addressing emotional expression in clients with schizophrenia.

C. Social worker: Social workers provide support and assistance with various psychosocial

issues, but they may not specifically address the client's difficulty expressing feelings through therapeutic interventions like art therapy.

D. Recreational therapist: Recreational therapy focuses on promoting leisure and recreational

activities to improve overall well-being, but it may not directly address the client's difficulty with emotional expression.

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A. Edema is a common early sign of compartment syndrome as increased pressure within the compartment impairs venous outflow, leading to swelling.

B. Shortness of breath is not typically associated with compartment syndrome but may indicate other respiratory or cardiac issues.

C. Petechiae are not typically associated with compartment syndrome but may occur in conditions such as thrombocytopenia or coagulopathy.

D. Change in mental status is not typically associated with compartment syndrome but may indicate other neurological issues.