Asked by Iliana Miller on Jul 02, 2024
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When assessing a patient's lungs, what should the nurse recall about the left lung?
A) Consists of two lobes.
B) Is divided by the horizontal fissure.
C) Primarily consists of an upper lobe on the posterior chest.
D) Is shorter than the right lung because of the underlying stomach.
Horizontal Fissure
A separation or groove on the lung's surface that divides the upper lobe from the middle lobe on the right lung.
Lung Lobes
Divisions in the lungs, with three lobes in the right lung and two in the left, that facilitate respiratory functions.
Posterior Chest
The rear part of the chest, which includes the back of the rib cage and spine area, typically involved in respiratory assessments.
- Determine normal and aberrant indications in lung function tests and appreciate their significance for patient healthcare.
- Comprehend the changes in both the structure and function of the respiratory system as they occur across diverse age categories and in the state of gestation.
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Learning Objectives
- Determine normal and aberrant indications in lung function tests and appreciate their significance for patient healthcare.
- Comprehend the changes in both the structure and function of the respiratory system as they occur across diverse age categories and in the state of gestation.
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