A client who has myasthenia gravis is recovering after a thymectomy. Which complication does the nurse monitor for in this client?
a. Sudden onset of shortness of breath
b. Swelling of the lower extremities
c. Lower abdominal tenderness
d. Decreased urinary output
A
The complication to be alert for is pneumothorax or hemothorax. The nurse monitors the client for chest pain, sudden onset of shortness of breath, diminished chest wall expansion, decreased breath sounds, restlessness, and changes in vital signs. The other symptoms are not likely to occur or are not related to removal of the thymus.
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