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Chamberlain University: College of Nursing & Public Health
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TEAS Preparation
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2025
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ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE: Diagnostic Procedure Tontionia Workman STUDENT NAME______________________________________ thoracentesis PROCEDURE NAME_____________________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER____________ Description of Procedure surgical perforation of the chest wall and pleural space with a large bore needle Indications - pneumonia, blunt, crushing, or penetrating chest injuries, exudates, transudates- large amounts of fluid in the pleural space compress lung tissue and cause pain, SOB Interpretation of Findings aspirated fluid is analyzed for general appearance, cell counts, peorein and glucose content, the presence of enzymes such as lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) and amylase, abnormal cells, and culture Potential Complications - mediastinal shift- pneumothorax- bleedinginfection ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES CONSIDERATIONS Nursing Interventions (pre, intra, post) ensure pt signed informed consent, gather supplies, obtain pre-procedure xrays, position pt siting upright with arms & shoulders raisedIntra: assist provider with procedure, monitor vitals, measure and record amt of fluid removed, label specimens at bedside Client Education - remain absolutely still - do not talk or cough Nursing Interventions - monitor VS, auscultate lungs- monitor for manifestations of pneumo- monitor for hemoptysis, monitor VS- ensure sterile technique is maintained, monitor temp Therapeutic Procedure A3

Diagnostic Procedure Thoracentesis