A nurse is reviewing the client's medical record. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse anticipate for a client who has a pneumothorax? For each potential provider's prescription, click to specify if the potential prescription is anticipated, nonessential, or contraindicated for the client. Potential Prescription Anticipated Nonessential Contraindicated Obtain ABGs. Prepare for insertion of a chest tube. Obtain intravenous access. Computed tomography (CT) of the chest Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTS) Thoracentesis

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