A client with chest trauma rapidly develops signs of obstruc…

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A client with chest trаumа rаpidly develоps signs оf оbstructive shock—including hypotension, distended neck veins, and severe respiratory distress. The provider diagnoses a tension pneumothorax and prepares for an emergency needle thoracostomy. The client’s family asks, “What does this procedure do?”Which explanation by the nurse is most appropriate?

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