NCLEX PN Practice Test Practice Question

The nurse is assessing a comatose client receiving gastric tube feedings. Which of the following assessments requires an immediate response from the nurse?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Decreased breath sounds in the right lower lobe may indicate aspiration or pneumonia, a serious complication requiring immediate intervention to ensure airway patency and prevent further respiratory compromise.

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