The nurse is conducting a pre surgical interview for a clien…

The nurse is conducting a pre surgical interview for a client with laryngeal cancer.  The client states that he drinks approximately four (4) shots of vodka per day. That  information makes the nurse aware that it is imperative that the surgical team be informed so the patient can be observed for which of the related post-op complications?              

 A patient has a chest-tube inserted because of  a pneumotho…

 A patient has a chest-tube inserted because of  a pneumothorax. One hour after the client’s chest-tube is inserted, repeat arterial blood gases (ABGs) are done and the results are: pH:                           7.35 PaCO2                       51 mmHg HCO3                         29 mEq/L PaO2                           85 mmHg These results are compared to the ABG drawn earlier: pH:                             7.33 PaCO2                        55 mmHg HCO3                          22mEq/L PaO2                            78 mmHg What would a comparison of the two ABGs indicate to the nurse about the client’s condition?