Which Assessment Finding of a Client Requires the Nurse's Immediate

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which assessment finding of a client requires the nurse's immediate action?

• A) Being intubated for 4 days
• B) Uneven breath sounds
• C) Wheezing on auscultation
• D) Having the endotracheal (ET) tube taped to the lower jaw

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