What Assessment Findings Would Indicate Respiratory Dysfunction When Examining a Patient

question 33

Multiple Choice

What assessment findings would indicate respiratory dysfunction when examining a patient with respiratory difficulty? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Flushed facial skin
• B) Cyanotic nail beds
• C) Abdominal distention
• D) Curved spine
• E) Clubbed fingers

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