Free NCLEX RN Practice Test Practice Question
A client with an esophageal tamponade develops symptoms of respiratory distress, including inspiratory stridor. The nurse should give priority to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Respiratory distress with stridor suggests airway obstruction from the tamponade, requiring immediate tube removal after deflation to restore airway patency.
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