Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 76%
Simulated
A client has been in an automobile accident and the nurse is assessing the client for possible pneumothorax. The nurse should assess the client for:
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Sudden, sharp chest pain is a hallmark of pneumothorax due to pleural irritation. Wheezing, hemoptysis, and cyanosis are less specific or occur later.