A nurse assesses a client who has a chest tube.For which manifestations should the nurse immediately intervene? (Select all that apply.)

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Tracheal deviation and sudden onset of shortness of breath are manifestations of a tension pneumothorax.The nurse must intervene immediately for this emergency situation.Pink sputum is associated with pulmonary edema and is not a complication of a chest tube.Pain at the insertion site and drainage of 75 mL/hr are normal findings with a chest tube.

A Nurse Assesses a Client Who Has a Chest Tube