A Patient Is Diagnosed in the Emergency Department with a Flail

question 31

Multiple Choice

A patient is diagnosed in the Emergency Department with a flail chest. Which assessment findings would the healthcare professional expect to find in this patient? (Select all that apply.)

• A)Fracture of several consecutive ribs
• B)Multiple fractures to individual ribs
• C)Fracture of the sternum
• D)A systemic inflammatory process
• E)Paradoxical chest wall movement

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Definitions:

Social Manipulation Technique

Strategies or methods used to influence or control others' behaviors, attitudes, or perceptions in social contexts.

Personality Characteristics

Traits that define an individual's patterns of thought, feeling, and behavior.

Size Of The Group

refers to the number of individuals included within a defined group or collective, which can influence group dynamics and interactions.

Emergency Situation

A critical or urgent circumstance that requires immediate action.