The nurse is caring for a patient who has just been admitted with atelectasis and anticipates which possible treatments for this patient? (Select all that apply.)
A) Chest tube
B) Surgical removal of the affected lung
C) Oxygen delivery
D) Assisted ventilation
E) Antianxiety medication
A, B, D
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Treatments for atelectasis include airway clearance (e.g., postural drainage and suctioning), oxygen delivery, and assisting ventilation. Patients with atelectasis may feel some anxiety if the patient's oxygen level has lowered, but it is not a treatment for atelectasis. Removal of the portion of the lung that is affected is not an effective treatment.
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