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What condition is indicated by a client exhibiting nasal flaring during inspection?
What condition is indicated by a client exhibiting nasal flaring during inspection?
What respiratory condition is most likely present when a client displays pursed lip breathing?
What respiratory condition is most likely present when a client displays pursed lip breathing?
Which of the following conditions is suggested by a client with a ruddy to purple complexion?
Which of the following conditions is suggested by a client with a ruddy to purple complexion?
What abnormality is represented by ribs appearing more horizontal than normal?
What abnormality is represented by ribs appearing more horizontal than normal?
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In a client with forward protrusion of the sternum causing ribs to slope backward, what condition is most likely present?
In a client with forward protrusion of the sternum causing ribs to slope backward, what condition is most likely present?
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What is the significance of a client exhibiting the tripod position during respiration?
What is the significance of a client exhibiting the tripod position during respiration?
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What is the best method to assess tactile fremitus?
What is the best method to assess tactile fremitus?
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Symmetrical chest expansion is expected when the examiner's thumb moves apart by approximately:
Symmetrical chest expansion is expected when the examiner's thumb moves apart by approximately:
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Which condition can lead to decreased chest excursion?
Which condition can lead to decreased chest excursion?
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What abnormality may be present if bronchial breath sounds are heard at peripheral lung fields?
What abnormality may be present if bronchial breath sounds are heard at peripheral lung fields?
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Which condition is characterized by crackles (rales) upon auscultation?
Which condition is characterized by crackles (rales) upon auscultation?
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What is whispered pectoriloquy as part of lung assessment?
What is whispered pectoriloquy as part of lung assessment?
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