Question

a nurse is caring for a client who has a pneumothorax. which of the following is included in nursing care for the client with a pneumothorax? (select all that apply.) respiratory monitoring supportive care for client and family chest tube drainage management iv bolus dextrose in normal saline iv iron bolus

Explanation:

• Respiratory monitoring: Essential to assess the client's breathing status, oxygen saturation, respiratory rate, and effort as pneumothorax affects the respiratory system.
• Supportive care for client and family: Clients with pneumothorax may be anxious. Emotional support for the client and education/support for the family are important aspects of nursing care.
• Chest tube drainage management: If a chest tube is inserted (common in many pneumothorax cases), proper management (ensuring patency, monitoring drainage, etc.) is part of nursing care.
• IV bolus dextrose in normal saline: There is no indication that this is a standard part of pneumothorax - specific nursing care. It may be given for other reasons (like fluid/electrolyte imbalance not directly related to pneumothorax pathophysiology in most cases).
• IV iron bolus: IV iron is given for iron - deficiency anemia. There is no direct link between pneumothorax and the need for IV iron in the general management of pneumothorax.

Answer:

Respiratory monitoring, Supportive care for client and family, Chest tube drainage management