Anurse is performing a health history and physical examination for a client with right-sided rib fractures. Which of the following data is a pertinent negative finding?

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The nurse expects that a client with rib fractures will have pain over the fractured area. The first statement is neither a positive nor a negative finding with regard to the rib fractures. The bruising and swelling and pain with breathing are positive findings.

Anurse Is Performing a Health History and Physical Examination for a Client