A nurse is caring for a patient after a thoracentesis. Which of the following signs if noted in the patient should be reported to the physician immediately?
a) "Patient has subcutaneous emphysema around needle insertion site."
b) "Patient is becoming agitated and complains of pleuritic pain."
c) "Patient is drowsy and complains of headache."
d) "Patient has an oxygen saturation level of 93%."
Answer: b) "Patient is becoming agitated and complains of pleuritic pain."
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