The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Experienced a Flailed

question 47

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client who experienced a flailed chest injury (multiple rib fractures) as a result of a motorcycle accident.The nurse realizes that pain management for this client will directly impact the effectiveness of his respiratory functioning primarily because:

• A) Pain increases metabolic needs,thus increasing oxygen consumption
• B) Pain increases emotional distress,which can lead to hyperventilation
• C) Pain will decrease the client's motivation to deep breathe,contributing to shallow,diminished inspirations
• D) Pain will decrease the client's ability to both relax and recuperate,thus extending the period of recovery

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