NCLEX-RN
Health Care of the Older Adult NCLEX Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The physician has inserted a chest tube in a client with a pneumothorax. The nurse should evaluate the effectiveness of the chest tube:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A chest tube in pneumothorax removes air and fluid from the pleural space, restoring lung expansion. It is not used for oxygen, scar tissue, or antibiotics.
Question 2 of 5
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Question 3 of 5
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Question 4 of 5
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Question 5 of 5
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