A client has just returned to the medical-surgical unit following a segmental lung resection. After assessing the client, the first nursing action would be to
A) administer pain medication
B) suction excessive tracheobronchial secretions
C) assist client to turn, deep breathe and cough
D) monitor oxygen saturation
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Correct Answer is (B)
B: suction excessive tracheobronchial secretions. Suctioning the copious tracheobronchial secretions present in post-thoracic surgery clients maintains an open airway which is always the priority nursing intervention.
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