Multiple Choice
An hour after a patient has a thoracentesis,the patient's oxygen saturation is 88,and respiratory rate is 34.What actions by the nurse are priorities?
A) Raise the head of the bed and call the nursing supervisor.
B) Give oxygen to the patient and notify the physician.
C) Look at the chest excursion and notify respiratory therapy.
D) Open a chest tube insertion kit and notify the patient's family.
Correct Answer:
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