When a client suffers a complete pneumothorax, there is danger of a mediastinal shift. If such a shift occurs, what potential effect is a cause for concern?

A client who sustained trauma to the chest as a result of an injury has chest tubes inserted and is attached to a closed chest drainage system. When caring for this client, what should the nurse do?

A client with a pneumothorax has a chest tube inserted and attached to a closed chest drainage system. The client asks, “Why is the tube in my chest hooked up to a contraption with water in it?” How does the nurse explain the function of the water?

A nurse is caring for a client with a pneumothorax who has a chest tube in place. What should the nurse do when caring for this client?

A client is on mechanical ventilation. When condensation collects in the ventilator tubing, what should the nurse do?

For the above strip, what is the HR?

A client with hepatitis B (HBV) develops cirrhosis and is hospitalized. One potential sequela of chronic liver disease is fluid and electrolyte imbalance. The nurse determines that this may be attributed to a decrease in serum albumin level. Which of these conditions results from this imbalance?

A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client diagnosed with cirrhosis and varices. Which information should the nurse include in the teaching session? Select all that apply.

A client with cirrhosis of the liver and ascites is scheduled to have a paracentesis. What should the nurse do to prepare the client for the procedure?

A client with a history of alcoholism and cirrhosis is admitted with severe dyspnea as a result of ascites. Which process that most likely caused the ascites should the nurse consider when planning care?