A client has been diagnosed with an empyema. What interventions should the nurse anticipate providing to this client? (Select all that apply.)
a. Assisting with chest tube insertion
b. Facilitating pleural fluid sampling
c. Performing frequent respiratory assessment
d. Providing antipyretics as needed
e. Suctioning deeply every 4 hours
ANS: A, B, C, D
The client with an empyema is often treated with chest tube insertion, which facilitates obtaining samples of the pleural fluid for analysis and re-expands the lungs. The nurse should perform frequent respiratory system assessments. Antipyretic medications are also used. Suction is only used when needed and is not done deeply to prevent tissue injury.
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