On Palpating the Neck Region of a Patient on a Mechanical

question 88

Multiple Choice

On palpating the neck region of a patient on a mechanical ventilator, you notice a crackling sound and sensation. What is the most likely cause of this observation?

• A) Subcutaneous emphysema
• B) Upper bronchial obstruction
• C) Pneumonia of the upper lobes
• D) Atelectasis of the upper lobes

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