The nurse is concerned that a patient recovering from a thymectomy is developing a pneumothorax. What did the nurse assess to cause this concern?

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Shortness of breath, decreased breath sounds, and sudden onset of chest pain are classic signs of pneumothorax. These symptoms indicate a potential complication following a thymectomy, as air may enter the pleural space, causing lung collapse.

The Nurse Is Concerned That a Patient Recovering from a Thymectomy