The nurse is caring for a client after a thoracentesis.Which assessment finding by the nurse warrants immediate action?
A) Client rates pain as 5/10 at the site of the procedure.
B) Small amount of drainage is noted from the site.
C) Pulse oximetry is 93% on 2 liters of oxygen.
D) Trachea is deviated toward opposite side of the neck.
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