An x-ray of a trauma client reveals rib fractures, and the client is diagnosed with a small flail chest injury. Which intervention should the nurse include in the client’s plan of care? A. Initiate chest physiotherapy. B. Immobilize the ribs with an abdominal binder. C. Prepare the client for surgery. D. Immediately sedate and intubate the client.
[Verified Answer]: An x-ray of a trauma client reveals rib…
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