Free NCLEX-PN 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.
In the context of Mr. H's chest tubes, part of his routine assessment include:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Palpating for crepitus detects subcutaneous emphysema, a potential complication.
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