After Assessing the Recent Chest X-Rays of a Client, a Nurse

Multiple Choice

After assessing the recent chest x-rays of a client, a nurse finds nodules and honeycomb lung patterns. On assessing the client's previous chest x-ray report, the nurse finds diffused "ground glass" markings in the lower lung fields. What condition can the nurse infer from these observations?

A) Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
B) Thoracic cage deformity
C) Pleural effusion
D) Pulmonary embolism