The nurse is assessing a child that was in a motor vehicle accident, which occurred two hours ago. The child's chest is not rising on the right and lacks lung sounds. The X-ray confirmed a hemothorax. The nurse should anticipate the order for:
1. A chest tube and pnuemovac.
2. IV fluids.
3. Placing a nasogastric tube.
4. None of the above would be appropriate for the situation.
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1. The pnuemovac will aid in the creation of a sterile container to help decompress the hemothorax.
2. IV fluids may be ordered eventually, but they are not a priority at this time. Airway security is the priority.
3. A nasogastric tube will not influence the hemothorax.
4. The nurse should anticipate the use of the pneumovac to help decompress the hemothorax.
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