NCLEX RN Question...
The nurse assists the phyisican with the removal of a chest tube. During the removal of the chest tube the nurse instructs the client to:
1. Breathe out forcefully.
2. Breathe in deeply.
3. Hold his or her breath.
4. Breath normally
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2007-03-14 19:09:15 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
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2007-03-14 19:12:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2007-03-15 11:29:30 · answer #2 · answered by Krystal 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Have the patient inspire maximally and hold his/her breath. Initially retract the chest tubes 1/2-1 inch prior to removing them smoothly and rapidly. Apply pressure with prepared dressings over chest tube insertion site when removing. Instruct patient to breathe normally.
2007-03-15 02:15:02 · answer #3 · answered by Vilmy 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
hehehehe, my mommy's a nurse. not that it has to do with anything...just saying.
breathing out forcefully sounds painful. o___O
2007-03-15 02:12:25 · answer #4 · answered by dookied_out_nimrod 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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ah.....can't say I enjoy it. Nor do I dislike it.
2007-03-15 02:18:04 · answer #5 · answered by clcalifornia 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
oh yes...these questions turn me on
2007-03-15 02:11:17 · answer #6 · answered by mavman24@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋