2023 NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Practice Question
A nurse is caring for a client with a pleural effusion receiving a thoracentesis. Which complication should the nurse monitor for post-procedure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pneumothorax is a potential complication of thoracentesis due to accidental lung puncture, requiring monitoring for symptoms like sudden chest pain or dyspnea.
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