A 46-year-old client was involved in a motorcycle accident and comes in to the emergency department with rib fractures and a flail chest. The provider orders to set up for treatment utilizing pneumatic stabilization. Which actions would be included as part of this treatment? Select all that apply.
Which of the following is seen in a client with a flail chest?
A client arrives in the emergency room with rib fractures. The nurse and healthcare provider are reviewing the x-ray and would be most concerned about rib fractures in which of the following locations?
The client has suffered from a chest injury. What are some nursing interventions appropriate to this situation? Select all that apply.
The nurse is caring for a client that is suspected to have a flail chest injury. The nurse knows that it is best to position the client in which of the following positions?
