A client with COPD tells a nurse that he feels short of brea…

A client with COPD tells a nurse that he feels short of breath. During the assessment, the nurse noted wheezing, RR 30, O2 sat of 86%, BP 130/88. The nurse calls the respiratory therapist to administer an ordered nebulizer treatment. The therapist says, “I have several more nebulizer treatments to do on the unit where I am now. As soon as I’m finished, I’ll come and assess the client.” What is the nurse’s most appropriate action?    

The client just had a thoracentesis for a recurrent left low…

The client just had a thoracentesis for a recurrent left lower lung pleural effusion caused by lung cancer. The thoracentesis removed 1000 mL of fluid.  Based on this information, which post procedure client assessment necessitates a priority intervention by the nurse?