A trauma victim has sustained right rib fractures and pulmonary contusions.Auscultation reveals decreased breath sounds on the right side.Bulging intercostal muscles are noted on the right side.Heart rate (HR)is 130 beats/min,respiratory rate (RR)is 32 breaths/min,and breathing is labored.In addition to oxygen administration,what procedure should the nurse anticipate?
A) Thoracentesis
B) Chest tube insertion
C) Pericardiocentesis
D) Emergent intubation

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The patient is experiencing a pneumothorax and will need immediate chest tube insertion.Chest tubes are inserted into the pleural space to remove fluid or air,reinstate the negative intrapleural pressure,and re-expand a collapsed lung.

A Trauma Victim Has Sustained Right Rib Fractures and Pulmonary