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Following a left-sided thoracentesis for a massive pleural effusion, a client is now recovering on the respiratory step-down unit. The procedure yielded 1,200 mL of fluid. During the initial post-procedure assessment, which observation demands the most urgent intervention by the nurse?

  1. A
    An arterial blood gas (ABG) result showing a pH of 7.38, PaCO2 of 43 mm Hg, and HCO3 of 24 mEq/L
  2. The onset of a persistent, hacking cough combined with unequal chest wall movementCevap
  3. C
    A heart rate rising to 96 beats per minute alongside a capillary refill time of 2 seconds
  4. D
    The client shifting onto their right side and elevating the head of the bed

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The onset of a persistent, hacking cough combined with unequal chest wall movement.
A sudden, persistent dry cough, dyspnea, and asymmetrical chest expansion are classic manifestations of a pneumothorax. Because a thoracentesis involves inserting a needle into the pleural space, accidentally puncturing the visceral pleura is a primary risk. Identifying these respiratory changes promptly is critical to reducing the risk of severe physiological decompensation, such as a tension pneumothorax, and requires immediate medical intervention.

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1
Analyze the procedure and its associated risks.
The client underwent a left-sided thoracentesis, which carries a primary risk of pneumothorax due to potential needle puncture of the lung tissue.
Identifying procedure-specific risks guides the targeted physical assessment and prioritization.
2
Evaluate the clinical observations in each option against expected post-procedure outcomes.
The ABG is normal, mild tachycardia is an expected stress response, and lying on the unaffected side is a safe positioning choice. The sudden cough and asymmetrical chest movement represent abnormal, high-risk pathology.
Differentiating between benign physiological responses and pathological changes is essential for accurate risk reduction.
3
Determine the priority intervention based on the abnormal finding.
The persistent cough and asymmetrical chest expansion indicate a developing pneumothorax, requiring immediate provider notification.
Early identification of respiratory compromise prevents severe physiological decompensation.

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Thoracentesis Complications and Risk Reduction
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Reduction of Risk Potential

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