Nurse Moose
    Ati W26 Med Surg Final Proctored Exam

    A nurse is caring for a client who is 24 hours post-thoracotomy with a chest tube connected to a closed drainage system set to -20 cm suction. The nurse notes the following: Respiratory rate: 22/min, SpO2: 94 The client denies shortness of breath but reports mild incisional pain. Which action should the nurse take?