A Patient,age 69,has Emphysema

question 20

Multiple Choice

A patient,age 69,has emphysema.On assessment,the nurse notes the presence of a "barrel chest." What does this pathology result from?

• A) An increase in the lateromedial area from hypertrophy of mucous glands in the bronchi
• B) An increased anteroposterior diameter caused by overinflation of the alveoli
• C) A decrease in anteroposterior diameter caused by chronic dilation of the bronchi
• D) A widening of the sternocostal area secondary to chronic constriction of smooth muscles in the airways leading to bronchospasms

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