A Patient Has Been Admitted with a Flail Chest

question 26

Multiple Choice

A patient has been admitted with a flail chest.What findings would the nurse expect to note supporting this diagnosis?

• A) Tracheal deviation toward the unaffected side
• B) Jugular venous distention
• C) Paradoxical respiratory movement
• D) Respiratory alkalosis

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Definitions:

Norms

Shared expectations and rules that guide behavior of people within social groups, organizations, or cultures.

Adjourning

The final stage in Tuckman's model of group development, characterized by the completion of task objectives and dissolution of the group structure.

Performing

The way in which a team is invested towards achieving its goals and operates as a unit.

Nominal Group Technique

A structured method for group brainstorming that encourages contributions from everyone in the group to identify solutions for problems.