Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Practice Question

Scenario/Extract:

John H is a 66-year-old man with a history of heavy smoking presented himself to the ER due to difficulty breathing of 2 years duration. Mr. H was also diagnosed with effusion of the right lung. He is now scheduled for chest tube insertion.

Appropriate patient teaching when the chest tube is removed:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Holding a deep breath during removal prevents air entry into the pleural space.

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