Which of the following is NOT a typical client presentation for someone with a pneumothorax? A) Distended neck veins B) Hyperresonance on percussion of affected side C) Asymmetrica... Which of the following is NOT a typical client presentation for someone with a pneumothorax? A) Distended neck veins B) Hyperresonance on percussion of affected side C) Asymmetrical chest wall motion D) Absent or reduced breath sounds on the affected side
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to identify which option does not typically present in a clinical scenario for a pneumothorax. This involves knowledge of medical symptoms and presentations related to this condition.
Answer
Distended neck veins
Distended neck veins (A) is not a typical client presentation for someone with a non-tension pneumothorax.
Answer for screen readers
Distended neck veins (A) is not a typical client presentation for someone with a non-tension pneumothorax.
More Information
Distended neck veins are more commonly associated with tension pneumothorax, which involves compression of the heart and large vessels.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing pneumothorax with tension pneumothorax. Tension pneumothorax presents with distended neck veins due to cardiopulmonary compromise, but this is not typical for a simple pneumothorax.
Sources
- Question Sets and Answers - PMC - PubMed Central - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- Respiratory Assessment - Physiopedia - physio-pedia.com
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