Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 68%
Simulated
A 21-year-old male client is transported by ambulance to the emergency department after a serious automobile accident. He complains of severe pain in his right chest where he struck the steering wheel. Which is the primary client goal at this time?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Maintaining adequate oxygenation is the primary goal in chest trauma to prevent hypoxia from pneumothorax or hemothorax. Anxiety, pain, and volume are secondary priorities.