A nurse is assessing a patient's breath sounds. The patient has had a pneumonectomy to the right lung performed 48 hours ago. Which of the following conditions most likely exists?
A. Wheezing
B. Elevated respiratory capacity
C. Elevated tidal volume
D. Decreased breath sound volume
Answer:D
A nurse is assessing a patient's breath sounds. The patient has had a pneumonectomy to the right lung performed 48 hours ago. Which of the following conditions most likely exists?
A. Wheezing B. Elevated respiratory capacity C. Elevated tidal volume D. Decreased breath sound volume
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