Mock NCLEX RN Exam Practice Question
In preparation for the removal of the client's chest tubes, the nurse should instruct the client to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: During chest tube removal, the client should hold their breath and bear down (Valsalva maneuver) to increase intrathoracic pressure, reducing the risk of air entering the pleural space.
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