RESPIRATORY
PATIENT WITH PREVIOUS LUNG SURGERY
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Question
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Expectoration of blood
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Increased breath sound
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Decreased respiratory rate
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Increased blood pressure
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Detailed explanation-1: -Apply a small sterile dressing over the puncture site after the needle or catheter is removed. Monitor the patient’s vital signs, oxygen saturation, and breath sounds for several hours following the procedure. Check the dressing for drainage or bleeding. Report any abnormal findings to the health care provider.
Detailed explanation-2: -After the procedure, the doctor will observe the insertion site for signs of bleeding and assess your breathing for signs of lung collapse (pneumothorax) or other complications. A routine chest X-ray is not necessary for patients who tolerate thoracentesis well.
Detailed explanation-3: -The nurse is responsible for sending the fluid for testing. A chest x-ray may be done to make sure there are no complications. The nurse monitors the blood pressure, heart rate, and breathing during and after the thoracentesis to make sure there a no complications.
Detailed explanation-4: -Pneumothorax is the most common complication of thoracentesis.