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D. Rise bed rails 25. Because of the client?pleural effusion and advanced lung disease , the nurse frequently listens to the client's breath sounds . What would the nurse expect to hear when assessing the breath sounds? A. Wheezing in the upper lobes B. A friction rub posterior to the affected area C. Increased sounds over the involved area D. Decreased sounds over the involved area 26. An adult has a chest drainage system . Several hours after the chest tube was inserted the nurse observes that there is no bubbling in the water seal chamber. What is the most likely reason for the absence of bubbling? A. The client's lungs have expanded. B. There is an obstruction in the tubing coming from the client. C. There is a mechanical problem in the suction control chamber D. Air is leaking into the drainage apparatus. 27. A 79-year-old client was admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of pneumonia . The client has dyspnea. The client's temperature was 102^circ F , respiration was 28 breaths per minute, and pulse was 90 beats per minute. Bed rest was ordered for this client primarily to __ A. Promote thoracic expansion. B. Prevent the development of atelectasis. C. Decrease work of breathing. D. Prevent other infections. 28. An adult patient is admitted with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The ward nurse notes that he has neck vein distention and slight peripheral edema The nurse continues frequent assessments because she/he knows that these signs indicate the onset of which of the following? A. Pneumothorax C. Cardiogenic shock B. Cor pulmonale D. Left-sided heart failure
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25. D. Decreased sounds over the involved area26. A. The client's lungs have expanded.27. C. Decrease work of breathing.28. B. Cor pulmonale