Which of these instructions are for a client diagnosed with a pneumothorax? (Select all that apply.)
1. Remove air from the pleural space.
2. Correct acid-base imbalances.
3. Treat infection.
4. Minimize damage.
5. Reexpand the lung.
6. Improve fluid balance.
1, 2, 4, 5
Treatment goals for pneumothorax include removing the air and fluid from the pleural space, correcting acid-base imbalance, minimizing further damage, and reexpanding the lung. Treating infection and improving fluid balance are not treatment goals for a pneumothorax.
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