ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam 1 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is monitoring a client who has a chest tube in place connected to wall suction due to a right-sided pneumothorax. The client complains of chest burning. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Repositioning addresses potential kinking or compression of the tube causing discomfort. Increasing suction, clamping, or stripping risks complications like tension pneumothorax or tissue damage.
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Question 5 of 5
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