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A thoracentesis is performed on a chest-injured client, and no fluid or air is found. Blood and fluids is administered intravenously (IV), but the client’s vital signs do not improve. A central venous pressure line is inserted, and the initial reading is 20 cm H^O. The most likely cause of these findings is which of the following? A. Spontaneous pneumothorax B. Ruptured diaphragm C. Hemothorax D. Pericardial tamponade answer at no. 28 of : rnpedia/home/exams/nclex-exam/nclex-practice-test-for-medical-surgical-nursing-2/answer-and-rationale
Posted on: Thu, 01 May 2014 04:00:00 +0000

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