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sjones

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on: Jun 25, 2018
During auscultation of the lungs of an adult patient, the nurse notices the presence of bronchophony. The nurse should assess for signs of which condition?
 
  a. Airway obstruction
  b. Emphysema
  c. Pulmonary consolidation
  d. Asthma

Question 2

During an assessment of an adult, the nurse has noted unequal chest expansion and recognizes that this occurs in which situation?
 
  a. In an obese patient
  b. When part of the lung is obstructed or collapsed
  c. When bulging of the intercostal spaces is present
  d. When accessory muscles are used to augment respiratory effort


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parker125

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

ANS: C
Pathologic conditions that increase lung density, such as pulmonary consolidation, will enhance the transmission of voice sounds, such as bronchophony

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Unequal chest expansion occurs when part of the lung is obstructed or collapsed, as with pneumonia, or when guarding to avoid postoperative incisional pain.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Gracias!

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