Asked by Erika Pullaro on Jun 27, 2024
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The nurse is assessing a patient with a right pneumothorax.Which finding would the nurse expect?
A) Bilateral expiratory crackles.
B) Absence of breath sounds on the right side.
C) Right-sided wheezes on inspiration.
D) Trachea deviated to the right.
Pneumothorax
A medical condition where air or gas collects in the chest or pleural space, causing the lung to collapse.
Expiratory Crackles
Abnormal lung sounds heard during the end of the breathing cycle, suggestive of various conditions.
Absence of Breath Sounds
A condition where no sounds from breathing are heard upon auscultation, indicating potential respiratory distress or pathology.
- Comprehend standard clinical indicators and auditory signals, including those from the heart and lungs, and recognize their significance.
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NJ
Nashia JamesJul 04, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
A right pneumothorax is a collection of air in the pleural space,which causes the lung to collapse;therefore,no breath sounds are heard on that side.Crackles indicate pneumonia.Wheezes are asthma related.Collapse of the right lung would cause the trachea to deviate to the left.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend standard clinical indicators and auditory signals, including those from the heart and lungs, and recognize their significance.