ATI RN
ATI Med Surg 2 Respiratory exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has pleural effusion and has undergone thoracentesis. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as indicative of an infection?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Purulent fluid is indicative of an infection as it contains pus, which is a collection of dead white blood cells, bacteria, and tissue debris.
Question 2 of 5
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Question 3 of 5
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Question 5 of 5
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