Which of the Following Would Be Expected When a Chest

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be expected when a chest assessment is performed on a patient during an asthmatic episode?
1) Inverse I:E ratio
2) Decreased vocal fremitus
3) Increased vesicular breath sounds
4) Hyperresonant percussion note

• A)1, 4
• B)2, 4
• C)2, 3, 4
• D)1, 2, 3

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