Which of the following clinical manifestations would be expected in a patient with emphysema?
1. Polycythemia
2. Barrel chest
3. Pursed-lip breathing
4. Normal percussion note
a. 1, 4
b. 2, 3
c. 2, 3, 4
d. 1, 2, 3, 4
B
Because of air trapping and hyperinflation of the lungs, patients with emphysema will often have a barrel chest and use pursed-lip breathing.
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