During the Palpation of a Patient's Chest for Expansion, the Nurse

question 9

Multiple Choice

During the palpation of a patient's chest for expansion, the nurse notices a decrease in expansion of the right side. This finding is consistent with what health problems?

• A) emphysema
• B) pneumonia
• C) pleural effusion
• D) heart failure
• E) pneumothorax

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