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Course: NCLEX-RN > Unit 1

Lesson 1: NCLEX-RN questions

NCLEX-RN questions on pneumothorax, hemothorax and chylothorax 2

Problem

The healthcare provider is caring for a patient with a diagnosis of emphysema who is experiencing a sudden onset of dyspnea and pleuritic pain. Which of these assessment findings are expected if the patient is experiencing a pneumothorax? Select all that apply.
Choose all answers that apply: