ATI RN
ATI Medsurg Proctored Final Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with a sucking chest wound from a gunshot. What action should the nurse take?
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Rationale: The correct answer is A: Administer oxygen via nasal cannula. This is the priority action to ensure the client receives adequate oxygenation. In a sucking chest wound, air enters the pleural space, leading to a potential pneumothorax, which can compromise oxygenation. Administering oxygen helps maintain oxygen saturation levels and supports respiratory function. Placing the client in Trendelenburg position (choice
B) can worsen respiratory distress by increasing pressure on the diaphragm. Applying a warm compress (choice
C) may promote bleeding and is not effective in managing a sucking chest wound. Encouraging deep breathing exercises (choice
D) can further exacerbate the pneumothorax by allowing more air to enter the pleural space.
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