The nurse assesses a client with pneumonia and notes decreased lung sounds on the left side and decreased lung expansion. What is the nurse's best action?
a. Have the client cough and deep breathe.
b. Check oxygen saturation and notify the health care provider.
c. Perform an arterial blood gas analysis.
d. Increase oxygen flow to 10 L/min.
B
Decreased lung sounds and decreased lung expansion could indicate the development of a com-plication such as empyema or pus in the pleural space. The nurse should check the client's oxygen saturation and notify the provider. Infection can also move into the bloodstream and result in sepsis, so quick treatment is needed.
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