When Assessing the Respiratory System of an Older Patient,which Finding

question 19

Multiple Choice

When assessing the respiratory system of an older patient,which finding indicates that the nurse should take immediate action?

• A) Weak cough effort
• B) Barrel-shaped chest
• C) Dry mucous membranes
• D) Bilateral crackles at lung bases

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