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erika

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on: Jun 25, 2018
The nurse asks the patient to repeat saying the number 99 several times as the rib cage is lightly palpated. Which is the nurse assessing for using this technique?
 
  1) Fremitus
  2) Egophony
  3) Excursion
  4) Crepitus

Question 2

Upon palpation of the patient's rib cage, the nurse notes a crackling sensation like crumpling cellophane. Which conclusion by the nurse is appropriate?
 
  1) Fluid leaking into the surrounding tissue
  2) Air leaking into the surrounding tissue
  3) Infection of the lung
  4) Cancer in the lung


trog

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: 1

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 2


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