On inspection, the nurse finds the patient's anteroposterior diameter of the chest to be the same as the lateral diameter. What other findings does this nurse expect during the examination? Select all that apply
a. Inspiratory wheezing found on auscultation
b. Hyperresonance heard on percussion
c. Decreased breath sounds heard on auscultation
d. Deceased diaphragmatic excursion on percussion
e. A sharp, abrupt pain reported when the patient breathes deeply
f. Decreased to absent vibration on vocal fremitus
ANS: B, C, D, F
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