During the assessment of a client's thoracic region, the nurse determines that the client has a chest abnormality. Which of the following are common chest abnormalities? (Select all that apply.)
1. Barrel chest
2. Jugular vein distention
3. Pectus excavatum
4. Retracting rib cage
5. Pectus carinatum
6. Displaced trachea
1, 3, 5
Three common physical abnormalities of the chest are barrel chest; pectus excavatum, or funnel chest; and pectus carinatum, or pigeon chest. Jugular vein distention would be noted on the neck and not the chest. Retracting rib cage would occur with rib fractures and is considered a flail chest. Displaced trachea would be a medical emergency since this indicates a hemo- or pneumothorax.
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