A client admitted with a lung abscess has developed an area of pulmonary tissue necrosis. What is the most appropriate treatment to manage this complication?

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Surgical treatment is the most appropriate to manage an area of pulmonary tissue necrosis. This may involve removing the affected tissue through surgery to prevent further complications. Adequate hydration, nutrition, humidified oxygen, and intravenous fluids may be required as supportive therapy but are not sufficient to manage the necrotic tissue.

A Client Admitted with a Lung Abscess Has Developed an Area