The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Has Just

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient who has just had a thoracentesis. Which assessment information obtained by the nurse is a priority to communicate to the health care provider?

A) O2 saturation is 88%.
B) Blood pressure is 155/90 mm Hg.
C) Pain level is 5 (on 0 to 10 scale) with a deep breath.
D) Respiratory rate is 24 breaths/minute when lying flat.