Asked by Dalton Royer on May 10, 2024
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The physician reports that a patient with a neck tumor has a tracheal shift. The nurse should understand that what is occurring to the patient's trachea?
A) Pushed downward
B) Pulled to the affected side
C) Pushed to the unaffected side
D) Pulled downward in a rhythmic pattern
Tracheal Shift
The displacement of the trachea from its normal midline position, which can indicate underlying medical conditions such as a pneumothorax.
Neck Tumor
A growth or lump in the neck area that can be benign or malignant, requiring medical evaluation for diagnosis and treatment.
Unaffected Side
The side of the body or the part of an organ that remains normal or is not impacted by disease or injury.
- Gain familiarity with techniques to assess swollen lymph nodes and determine their likely causes.
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Learning Objectives
- Gain familiarity with techniques to assess swollen lymph nodes and determine their likely causes.
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