What Signs Should the Nurse Expect When a Pneumothorax Occurs

question 26

Multiple Choice

What signs should the nurse expect when a pneumothorax occurs in an infant on mechanical ventilation?

• A) Tachycardia
• B) Clear, distinct heart tones
• C) Widened pulse pressure
• D) Abrupt duskiness or cyanosis

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