The nurse is concerned that a patient with traumatic chest injures is developing respiratory distress. What assessment findings led the nurse to come to this conclusion?

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A) Combative behavior can be a sign of hypoxia, which occurs when the body or a region of the body is deprived of adequate oxygen supply. B) Absent breath sounds in one lobe of the lung suggest a pneumothorax or hemothorax, common complications of chest trauma that can lead to respiratory distress. E) An oxygen saturation of 86% on 40% oxygen is significantly below normal levels, indicating the patient is not getting enough oxygen, which is a clear sign of respiratory distress.

The Nurse Is Concerned That a Patient with Traumatic Chest