A Patient Has a Long History of Chronic Emphysema

question 37

Multiple Choice

A patient has a long history of chronic emphysema.During assessment,the nurse is most likely to observe:

• A)unequal chest expansion.
• B)increased tactile fremitus.
• C)atrophied neck and trapezius muscles.
• D)an anteroposterior-to-transverse diameter ratio of 1:1.

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