A Nurse Is Assessing a Client Who Is Recovering from a Lung

question 16

Multiple Choice

A nurse is assessing a client who is recovering from a lung biopsy.Which assessment finding requires immediate action?

• A) Increased temperature
• B) Absent breath sounds
• C) Productive cough
• D) Incisional discomfort

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