Identify three priority diagnostic studies

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Ricardo Mendoza is a 60-year-old Hispanic male admitted on Friday for squamous cell carcinoma of the right lung and right lunglobectomy. During surgery, a right-sided chest tube was placed, which has been functioning well up to this point. OnSaturday at 1000 underwent a follow up chest x-ray. During the transfer back to bed after his radiological exams, his chest tubebecame lodged between the side rail and the bed, completely obstructing the tubing and causing a tension pneumothorax.

Admitting Diagnosis: Tension Pneumothorax | Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Identify three (3) priority diagnostic studies and three (3) priority laboratory studies as well as their purpose in the care of THIS patient.

Priority Diagnostic Study Purpose in the Care of this Patient

Chest xray

Priority Laboratory Study Purpose in the Care of this Patient

ABG

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