A Patient Has a Long History of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary

question 14

Multiple Choice

A patient has a long history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) . During the assessment, the nurse will most likely observe which of these?

• A) Unequal chest expansion
• B) Increased tactile fremitus
• C) Atrophied neck and trapezius muscles
• D) Anteroposterior-to-transverse diameter ratio of 1:1

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