A client with pneumothorax is admitted to a healthcare facility. What intervention should the assigned nurse perform when caring for the client with pneumothorax?
A) Initiate lifesaving measures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
B) Check for signs of inhalation injuries.
C) Place ice packs on the forehead.
D) Seal wound using petroleum jelly gauze.
D
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When caring for a client with pneumothorax, the nurse should seal the client's wound using petroleum jelly gauze. The nurse may also use aluminum foil, plastic wrap, or rolled-up dressing to seal the client's wound. Lifesaving measures, such as CPR, are required in the case of near drowning. Checking for signs of inhalation injuries is required for burn cases. Placing ice packs on the forehead is required for treating heatstroke.
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