ATI RN
ATI RN Capstone Proctored Comprehensive Assessment A Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning postoperative care for a client who is having a thoracotomy with a chest tube placement. Which of the following pieces of equipment should the nurse plan to have at the client's bedside?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Padded clamp. The nurse should have a padded clamp at the client's bedside to secure the chest tube in place and prevent accidental dislodgement. Wire cutters (
A) are not necessary for thoracotomy care. Tracheostomy tray (
B) is used for tracheostomy care, not chest tube placement. Sand bag (
D) is not needed for a thoracotomy with chest tube placement.
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