[Verified Answer]: The nurse is caring for a child with…

The nurse is caring for a child with bacterial pneumonia who is prescribed antibiotics and supplemental oxygen. In addition, the child has a chest tube to remove air from the intrathoracic space. Which information would the nurse include in the plan of care for this patient? Select all that apply. Carefully assessing respiratory status Monitoring the chest tube insertion site to ensure patency Monitoring the functions of the chest tube and the drainage device Administering a dose of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine Administering medicine for fever and shallow respirations