The nurse is performing a physical assessment on a client who has a history of a respiratory infection. Which documentation, completed by the nurse, indicates the resolution of the infection? Select all that apply
A) Lung fields documented as clear in the bases.
B) Palpable vibrations over the chest wall when the client speaks.
C) Decreased fremitus when the client speaks "99."
D) Dull sounds percussed over the lung tissue.
E) Bronchovesicular sounds heard over the upper lung fields.
A, B, E
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The question asks for resolution or clearing of the infection; thus, normal respiratory status should be assessed. Lungs will return to clear breath sounds. Palpable vibrations will be felt as there is no blockage in the transmission. Bronchovesicular sounds will be noted over the upper lung fields. An increased fremitus is noted as the client speaks "99." Dull percussed sounds indicate an area of consolidation.
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