Deviation of the trachea occurs in which of the following conditions? (Select all that apply.)
a. Pneumothorax
b. Pulmonary fibrosis
c. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
d. Emphysema
e. Pleural effusion
A, B, E
Assessment of tracheal position assists in the diagnosis of pneumothorax, unilateral pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, and pleural effusion.
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A) The immune system B) The digestive system C) The integumentary system D) The musculoskeletal system
The RN student has been studying ethics in health care. Based on what she has learned, how would she explain the bioethical principle of autonomy?
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The nursing shortage of the late 1990s and early 2000s is believed to have resolved between 2008 and 2009
Indicate whether the statement is true or false