Using the recommended approach, you should conduct your examination from the right anterior thorax at the apex of the lung for comparison with the

a. right anterior thorax at the base. c. right posterior thorax at the apex.
b. left anterior thorax at the apex. d. left lateral thorax at the apex.


B
During an examination of the thorax and lungs, always compare the right and left sides of the anterior thorax and the posterior thorax to one another. Proceed from the lung apices to the bases, right to left. So, starting at the right anterior thorax at the apex of the lung proceed to the left anterior thorax at the apex for a comparison.

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