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Course: NCLEX-RN > Unit 1

Lesson 1: NCLEX-RN questions

NCLEX-RN questions on pneumothorax, hemothorax and chylothorax 1

Problem

The healthcare provider is caring for a patient who has a pneumothorax. When assessing the patient and the chest tube drainage system, a large fibrin clot is noted in the tubing. Which additional assessment finding requires immediate action by the healthcare provider?
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