The nurse uses palpation of the chest in order to assess the client for:
A)
retractions and bulging.
B)
use of accessory muscles.
C)
tactile fremitus.
D)
pleural rub.
C
Explanation:
A)
Tactile fremitus is palpated by noting presence of subcutaneous emphysema, felt as air pockets under the skin. Options A and B are observed. Option D is heard on auscultation.
Application
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
B)
Tactile fremitus is palpated by noting presence of subcutaneous emphysema, felt as air pockets under the skin. Options A and B are observed. Option D is heard on auscultation.
Application
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
C)
Tactile fremitus is palpated by noting presence of subcutaneous emphysema, felt as air pockets under the skin. Options A and B are observed. Option D is heard on auscultation.
Application
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
D)
Tactile fremitus is palpated by noting presence of subcutaneous emphysema, felt as air pockets under the skin. Options A and B are observed. Option D is heard on auscultation.
Application
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
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