On examination, a nurse finds the client has a productive cough with green sputum and inspiratory crackles. What other findings, those labeled with numbers ____________________,
would the nurse expect for this client? (Your answer should appear as numbers separated by commas and spaces [e.g., 1, 2, 3, 4].)
1. Dull tones to percussion
2. Increased vibration on vocal fremitus
3. Fever
4. Decreased diaphragmatic excursion on percussion
5. A sharp, abrupt pain reported when client breathes deeply
6. Muffled sounds heard when the client say's "e-e-e"
ANS:
1, 2, 3, 5
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