During a history, a nurse notices a client is short of breath, is using pursed-lip breathing, and maintains a tripod position. Based on these data, what abnormal finding would the nurse expect to find during the examination?
a. Increased tactile fremitus
b. Inspiratory and expiratory wheezing
c. Tracheal deviation
d. An increased anteroposterior diameter
ANS: D
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