ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Online Practice 2019 B with NGN Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning postoperative care for a client who is scheduled for a thoracotomy with chest tube placement. Which of the following pieces of equipment should the nurse plan to have at the client's bedside?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Padded clamp. A padded clamp is essential for securing the chest tube to prevent accidental dislodgement. Wire cutters (
A) are not necessary for thoracotomy with chest tube placement. Tracheostomy tray (
B) is used for tracheostomy care, not chest tube care. Montgomery straps (
C) are used for securing dressings, not chest tubes. Other choices (E, F, G) are not applicable to postoperative care for thoracotomy with chest tube placement.
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