While Percussing a Patient's Left Lung, the Nurse Detects a Dull

question 15

Multiple Choice

While percussing a patient's left lung, the nurse detects a dull percussion note. How would the nurse interpret this finding?

• A) The patient has hepatomegaly.
• B) The patient might have fluid in the lung, which could indicate an infection.
• C) The patient has emphysema.
• D) The patient has normal lungs.

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Definitions:

Oral

Pertaining to the mouth, or in the context of communication, referring to spoken rather than written word.

Communication Barrier

Any obstacle that impedes the transfer of clear and effective messages between sender and receiver, potentially leading to misunderstandings.

Information Overload

A condition where an individual is exposed to more information than can be processed, leading to difficulty in understanding issues or making decisions.

Filtering

The process of screening and then manipulating a message from a sender before passing it on to the intended receiver.