When the Nurse Observes the Paradoxical Movement in a Patient

question 21

Multiple Choice

When the nurse observes the paradoxical movement in a patient with a flail chest who has significant dyspnea,the nurse should prepare for a(n) :

• A) Thoracotomy
• B) Intubation
• C) Thoracentesis
• D) Body cast

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