Multiple Choice
During an assessment the nurse becomes concerned about a patient's lung compliance. What factors about the patient's respiratory status causes the nurse to have this concern?
A) patency of the nares
B) flexibility of the rib cage
C) status of a sinus infection
D) elasticity of the lung tissue
E) pulse oximeter reading of 97%
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
Verified
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