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A nurse is providing care for a client following a thoracentesis. If the client develops a pneumothorax, which of the following assessment findings should the nurse expect?

Pain on inhalation

Bradycardia

Friction rub

Stridor

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A. Pain on inhalation is a common symptom of pneumothorax due to pleural irritation and collapse of the lung.

B. Tachycardia, not bradycardia, is more likely in a client with a pneumothorax due to hypoxia.

C. A friction rub is associated with pleuritis, not pneumothorax.

D. Stridor is a sign of upper airway obstruction, not pneumothorax.

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Correct Answer is {"A":{"answers":"A"},"B":{"answers":"B"},"C":{"answers":"A,B"},"D":{"answers":"A,B"}}

Explanation

Assessment Findings Consistent with Mastitis or Endometritis

Painful, tender breast: Mastitis
- Mastitis often presents with breast pain, tenderness, and redness.
Foul-smelling lochia: Endometritis
- Endometritis can cause foul-smelling vaginal discharge or lochia.
Temperature: Both Mastitis and Endometritis
- Both conditions can cause fever.
Chills: Both Mastitis and Endometritis
- Chills can be a symptom of both mastitis and endometritis

A. Bupropion 100 mg, PO three times daily B. Levomilnacipran 20 mg PO daily C. Citalopram 20 mg PO daily D. Fluoxetine 20 mg PO daily

Correct Answer is {"A":{"answers":"B"},"B":{"answers":"A"},"C":{"answers":"A"},"D":{"answers":"A"}}

Explanation

Potential prescription	Anticipated	Contraindicated
Bupropion 100 mg PO three times daily		✓
Levomilnacipran 20 mg PO daily	✓
Citalopram 20 mg PO daily	✓
Fluoxetine 20 mg PO daily	✓

Rationale

Bupropion 100 mg PO three times daily: Contraindicated
- Bupropion is generally contraindicated for clients with a history of bulimia nervosa due to the increased risk of seizures.
Levomilnacipran 20 mg PO daily: Anticipated
- Levomilnacipran is an SNRI that can be used to treat major depressive disorder and is generally safe for clients with bulimia nervosa.
Citalopram 20 mg PO daily: Anticipated
- Citalopram is an SSRI commonly used to treat major depressive disorder and can be effective for clients with bulimia nervosa.
Fluoxetine 20 mg PO daily: Anticipated
- Fluoxetine is an SSRI that is effective in treating both major depressive disorder and bulimia nervosa.

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A nurse is providing care for a client following a thoracentesis. If the client develops a pneumothorax, which of the following assessment findings should the nurse expect?

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Correct Answer is {"A":{"answers":"A"},"B":{"answers":"B"},"C":{"answers":"A,B"},"D":{"answers":"A,B"}}

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