Question 1
What should the nurse expect to assess in a patient with a tension pneumothorax?
◦ Bilateral equal chest movement
◦ Tracheal deviation to the unaffected side
◦ Decreasing central venous pressure (CVP)
◦ Decreased muscular effort by chest muscles
Question 2
Which goals are appropriate for a patient with a traumatic injury and an ineffective breathing pattern? Select all that apply.
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.◦ Maintain a calm environment to decrease oxygen demands.
◦ Maintain balanced hydration.
◦ Restore the normal breathing pattern.
◦ Provide oxygen 100% therapy through a nonrebreather mask.
◦ Prevent sepsis.