A Client with Chronic Bronchitis Has Been Admitted to the Hospital.The

question 14

Multiple Choice

A client with chronic bronchitis has been admitted to the hospital.The nurse inspects the client while assessing the client's respiratory system.Which of the following would be an expected finding?

• A)Fever
• B)Decreased respiratory rate
• C)Use of accessory muscles
• D)Dry cough

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Definitions:

Variable

An attribute or characteristic that can vary among subjects in a study, often classified as dependent or independent.

Quantitative Variable

A variable that can be measured and quantified, often expressed in numerical terms.

Outlier

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Cases

Instances or occurrences of a particular condition or category being studied or reported.