Mock NCLEX RN Exam Practice Question
The client is diagnosed with a tension pneumothorax. Which intervention should the nurse anticipate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tension pneumothorax, a medical emergency, requires needle decompression to relieve pressure on the lung and mediastinum, followed by chest tube insertion. Oxygen and bronchodilators are secondary.
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