The nurse is preparing to assess the client's respiratory system. Rank in order according to how the nurse should proceed
Select the correct choice from the list.
Response 1. Auscultation.
Response 2. Inspection.
Response 3. Percussion.
Response 4. Client survey.
Response 5. Palpation.
Correct Answer: 4, 2, 5, 3, 1
The physical assessment of the respiratory system follows an organized pattern. It begins with the client survey, then inspection of the anterior and posterior thorax. The assessment ends with palpation, percussion, and auscultation of the anterior thorax.
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