A Client Has Been Diagnosed with an Empyema

question 16

Multiple Choice

A client has been diagnosed with an empyema.What interventions should the nurse anticipate providing to this client? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Assisting with chest tube insertion
• B) Facilitating pleural fluid sampling
• C) Performing frequent respiratory assessment
• D) Providing antipyretics as needed
• E) Suctioning deeply every 4 hours

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