Asked by Papa Yaw Owusu on Jul 02, 2024
A patient has a long history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) . During the assessment, the nurse will most likely observe which of these?
A) Unequal chest expansion
B) Increased tactile fremitus
C) Atrophied neck and trapezius muscles
D) Anteroposterior-to-transverse diameter ratio of 1:1
Tactile Fremitus
The palpable vibration felt on the chest wall when a person speaks, used in medical examination to assess the condition of the lungs and pleura.
Anteroposterior-to-Transverse
Identifies the relationship or measurement from the front to the back compared to across the widest part, commonly used in medical imaging or anatomical descriptions.
- Identify signs and symptoms associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and its impact on the respiratory system.
Learning Objectives
- Identify signs and symptoms associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and its impact on the respiratory system.
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