A client's chest x-ray shows significant left lung consolidation; however, the client is not short of breath nor is she experiencing any other respiratory symptoms. What should the nurse do with the information obtained from the chest x-ray?
a. Plan pulmonary toileting activities for the client.
b. Collect more data and analyze for appropriate cues.
c. Prepare the client for emergency respiratory care.
d. Ask the physician if the client would benefit from a chest tube.
ANS: B
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