During the Assessment of a Patient After a High-Speed Motor

question 9

Multiple Choice

During the assessment of a patient after a high-speed motor vehicle crash,which of the following findings would increase the nurse's suspicion of a pulmonary contusion?

• A) Chest wall ecchymosis
• B) Diminished or absent breath sounds
• C) Pink-tinged or blood secretions
• D) Signs of hypoxia on room air
• E) Paradoxical chest wall movement

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