On the first day after a right pneumonectomy, a client suddenly sits straight up in bed. The client's respirations are labored, and a crowing sound is audible. The client's skin is pale, cool, and moist. Which action is priority?
a) The client's skin is pale, cool, and moist. Which action is priority?
b) Notify the primary healthcare provider
c) Check the chest tube for patency
d) Inspect the incision for bleeding
e) Auscultate the left lung