The nurse is caring for a client who sustained rib fractures in an automobile accident. What symptoms does the nurse recognize as a complication of rib fractures and should immediately be reported to the physician?
a) Heart rate of 94 beats/minute
b) Crackles in the lung bases
c) Blood pressure of 140/90 mm Hg
d) Client complains of pain in the affected rib area when taking a deep breath
Answer: B
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