ATI RN
ATI Nurs285 Med Surg Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing the respiratory status of a client who has suffered a fractured rib. Which observation, if made by the nurse, would not be directly related to the fractured rib?
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Rationale: Pleural effusion on the unaffected side is not directly related to a fractured rib and is likely caused by another condition, such as infection or malignancy. Shallow breathing, guarding, and localized pain are expected with rib fractures.
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