A
client is shot in the chest during a holdup and in transported to the
hospital via ambulance. In the emergency department chest tubes are
inserted, one in the second intercostal space and one at the base of the
lung. What does the nurse expect the tube in the second intercostal
space to accomplish?<span>- Remove the air that is present in the intrapleural space</span>
I would look for
- Signs of respiratory distress or irregular sounds coming from the respiratory system (coughing, sneezing,wheezing,etc)
- Skin color, redness or other clue on the surface of the patient's skin.
- Signs of dizziness, lack of awareness, drowsiness, and the general way the patient appears. Do they appear sick, do they appear depressed, anxious, etc.
<em>Hope this helps!</em>
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