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What is the priority in managing a client with a rib fracture?
What is the priority in managing a client with a rib fracture?
- Monitoring pulse oximetry readings
- Ensuring airway patency (correct)
- Administering pain medication
- Encouraging deep breathing
Which of the following is a common indicator of a respiratory problem?
Which of the following is a common indicator of a respiratory problem?
- Decreased heart rate
- Low oxygen saturation
- Increased blood pressure
- Confusion (correct)
Why is it important to place a client with a respiratory disorder in a Fowler to high Fowler position?
Why is it important to place a client with a respiratory disorder in a Fowler to high Fowler position?
- To prevent chest splinting
- To promote circulation
- To prevent aspiration
- To facilitate breathing (correct)
What intervention should be encouraged for a client with a respiratory disorder?
What intervention should be encouraged for a client with a respiratory disorder?
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Which assessment finding is characteristic of a rib fracture?
Which assessment finding is characteristic of a rib fracture?
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What should be monitored in a client with a respiratory disorder to assess oxygenation?
What should be monitored in a client with a respiratory disorder to assess oxygenation?
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What is the best position for a client to maintain while experiencing chest pain from a rib fracture?
What is the best position for a client to maintain while experiencing chest pain from a rib fracture?
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How can impaired ventilation due to rib fracture be managed effectively?
How can impaired ventilation due to rib fracture be managed effectively?
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