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melina_rosy

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A nurse is explaining a chest tube to family members who do not understand where it is placed. What would the nurse tell them?
 
  A) It is inserted into the space between the lining of the lungs and the ribs.
  B) I don't exactly know, but I will make sure the doctor comes to explain.
  C) It is inserted directly into the lung itself, connecting to a lung airway.
  D) It is inserted into the peritoneal space and drains into the lungs.

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a client who suddenly begins to have respiratory difficulty. In what position would the nurse place the client to facilitate respirations?
 
  A) Supine
  B) Prone
  C) High-Fowler's
  D) Dorsal recumbent


ApricotDream

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
A chest tube is a firm plastic tube with drainage holes in the proximal end that is inserted into the pleural space, thus allowing compressed lung tissue to re-expand.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
During inspiration, the diaphragm contracts and descends, lengthening the thoracic cavity. This movement is facilitated by a high-Fowler's position in which the abdominal contents move downward, providing more room for the descent of the diaphragm and greater lung expansion.


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