A Respiratory Therapist Is Examining a Patient in Respiratory Distress

question 76

Multiple Choice

A respiratory therapist is examining a patient in respiratory distress.She observes that the patient has a barrel chest, is using his accessory muscles of inspiration even when sitting at rest, and has a prolonged expiratory phase with pursed-lip breathing.This finding is most consistent with:

• A)an upper respiratory infection.
• B)an acute exacerbation of asthma.
• C)severe COPD.
• D)none of the above.

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