While percussing the thorax of an adult patient, the nurse detects dullness over the right lung. The patient may be exhibiting symptoms of:
A) Lung tumor
B) Pneumothorax
C) Emphysema
D) COPD
Ans: A
Feedback: Dullness over the lung occurs when air-filled lung tissue is replaced by fluid or solid tissue and occurs with lung tumors and lobar pneumonia. Pneumothorax is associated with a tympanic or drum-like sound. Emphysema is associated with hyperresonance.
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