A patient has suffered a mild pulmonary contusion from a jet ski accident. What nursing interventions are appropriate for this patient? Select all that apply
A) Maintenance of chest tubes
B) Frequent pulse oximetry monitoring
C) Assessment of lung sounds every 2 hours
D) Continuous epidural analgesia
E) Maintainance of ventilatory support
B, C, D
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