A patient is diagnosed with a tension pneumothorax. What should the nurse expect to assess in this patient?
Select all that apply.
1. hypertension
2. distended neck veins
3. bradycardia
4. absent breath sounds on the affected side
5. tracheal deviation toward unaffected side
Correct Answer: 2, 4, 5
Manifestations of a tension pneumothorax include hypotension, shock, distended neck veins, severe dyspnea, tachypnea, tachycardia, decreased respiratory excursion, absent breath sounds on affected side, and tracheal deviation toward unaffected side.
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