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A nurse is providing care for a client following a thoracentesis. If the client develops a pneumothorax, which of the following assessment findings should the nurse expect?

Pain on inhalation

Bradycardia

Friction rub

Stridor

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A. Pain on inhalation is a common symptom of pneumothorax due to pleural irritation and collapse of the lung.

B. Tachycardia, not bradycardia, is more likely in a client with a pneumothorax due to hypoxia.

C. A friction rub is associated with pleuritis, not pneumothorax.

D. Stridor is a sign of upper airway obstruction, not pneumothorax.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. "I will monitor the client’s blood glucose level every 8 hours": Incorrect. Blood glucose should be monitored more frequently, typically every 4-6 hours, due to the risk of hyperglycemia.

B. "I will hang a new bag of TPN and IV tubing every 24 hours": This practice reduces the risk of infection associated with TPN, which is a high-risk therapy.

C. "I will increase the rate of the TPN infusion to ensure the correct amount is given": Incorrect. The TPN infusion rate should not be adjusted without a provider's order, as it can cause hyperglycemia or fluid overload.

D. "I will obtain the client’s weight every other day": Incorrect. Daily weights are necessary to monitor fluid status and nutritional effectiveness.

A. Heart rate B. Blood pressure C. Edema D. Deep tendon reflexes

Correct Answer is {"A":{"answers":"B"},"B":{"answers":"A"},"C":{"answers":"A"},"D":{"answers":"A"}}

Explanation

Finding	Improved	Not changed
Heart rate		✓
Blood pressure	✓
Edema	✓
Deep tendon reflexes	✓

Rationale

Heart rate: Not changed
- The heart rate increased from 72/min to 90/min, indicating no improvement.
Blood pressure: Improved
- The blood pressure decreased from 166/110 mm Hg to 152/90 mm Hg, indicating improvement.
Edema: Improved
- The edema decreased from +3 pitting to +2 pitting, indicating improvement.
Deep tendon reflexes: Improved
- The patellar reflex decreased from 4+ to 2+, indicating improvement.

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