ATI MED SURG RESPIRATORY QUESTION AND ANSWER GRADE A

ATI MED SURG RESPIRATORY QUESTION AND ANSWER GRADE A A nurse caring for a client who is 1 hr postoperative following acute thoracentesis. Which of the following is the priority assessment finding? Tracheal deviation to the unaffected side A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client who is experiencing a pulmonary embolism. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? Apply supplemental oxygen A nurse is assessing a client who has a chest tube in place following thoracic surgery. Which of the following findings indicates a need for intervention? Continuous bubbling in the water seal chamber. Continuous bubbling in the water seal chamber suggests an air leak and requires notification of the provider. The nurse should check the system for external, correctable leaks while she is waiting for instructions from the provider. A nurse is assessing a client who has acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? Intercostal retractions