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pragya sharda

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Which physical assessment technique would be used to identify tactile fremitus?
 
  1) Inspection
  2) Palpation
  3) Percussion
  4) Auscultation

Question 2

The patient develops a pleural effusion, so a chest tube is inserted. The nurse detects crepitus at the insertion site. Which conclusion by the nurse is most appropriate?
 
  1) Consolidation of the lung tissue
  2) Pleural thickening
  3) Air leakage into subcutaneous tissue
  4) Obstructed airway



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amanda_14

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: 2

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 3




pragya sharda

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Excellent


DylanD1323

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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