The nurse is assessing a patient diagnosed with emphysema. Which does the nurse anticipate when percussing over the patient's lungs?
1) Tympany
2) Dullness
3) Resonance
4) Hyperresonance
ANS: 4
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A nurse is using Campinha-Bacote's model of cultural competency. Which areas will the nurse focus on to become competent? (Select all that apply.)
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