Which complication should the nurse plan care for a patient recovering from a pulmonary contusion?

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1. The nurse should focus on preventing the development of pneumonia, which is the most common complication resulting from a pulmonary contusion post-chest wall injury.
2. Tension pneumothorax is not a complication of a pulmonary contusion.
3. Flail chest is not a complication of a pulmonary contusion.
4. Pulmonary edema is not a complication of a pulmonary contusion.

Which Complication Should the Nurse Plan Care for a Patient