Best NCLEX RN Question Bank Practice Question
A client is diagnosed with a flail chest. Which characteristics related to breathing should the nurse observe for in the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The client with flail chest is in obvious respiratory distress. The client has severe dyspnea and cyanosis accompanied by paradoxical chest movement. Respirations are shallow, rapid, and grunting in nature.
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