The nurse is caring for a patient who has been in a motor vehicle accident and the care team suspects that the patient has developed pleurisy. Which of the nurses assessment findings would best corroborate this diagnosis?
A) The patient is experiencing painless hemoptysis.
B) The patients arterial blood gases (ABGs) are normal, but he demonstrates increased work of breathing.
C) The patients oxygen saturation level is below , but he denies shortness of breath.
D) The patients pain intensifies when he coughs or takes a deep breath.
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