A pediatric patient has been admitted to the hospital with multiple injuries including a fractured left humerus, left femur, and ribs. Because of the patient's fractured ribs, the nurse should assess for signs of:

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Because of the patient's fractured ribs, the nurse should assess for signs of respiratory acidosis. Pain causes shallow breathing that could result in the retention of carbon dioxide.

A Pediatric Patient Has Been Admitted to the Hospital with Multiple