Multiple Choice
Which assessment information obtained by the nurse when caring for a patient who has just had a thoracentesis is most important to communicate to the health care provider?
A) BP is 150/90 mm Hg.
B) Oxygen saturation is 89%.
C) Pain level is 5/10 with a deep breath.
D) Respiratory rate is 24 when lying flat.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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