When Assessing a Patient's Lungs,the Nurse Recalls That the Left

question 27

Multiple Choice

When assessing a patient's lungs,the nurse recalls that the left lung:

• A)Consists of two lobes.
• B)Is divided by the horizontal fissure.
• C)Primarily consists of an upper lobe on the posterior chest.
• D)Is shorter than the right lung because of the underlying stomach.

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