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Question #: 78
Topic #: 4
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One day postoperative, the client complains of dyspnea, and his respiratory rate (RR) is 35, slightly labored, and there are no breath sounds in the lower-right base. The nurse should suspect:

  • A. cor pulmonale.
  • B. atelectasis.
  • C. pulmonary embolus.
  • D. cardiac tamponade.
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Suggested Answer: B 🗳️
The first three symptoms could be indicative of any of the conditions. The distinguishing symptom is the lack of breath sounds in the lower-right base, which is assessed when a portion of the lung has collapsed. Physiological Adaptation

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