Pathophysiology – Patient #1 Patient Data History and Physical Nurses’ Notes…

Pathophysiology – Patient #1 Patient Data History and Physical Nurses’ Notes Laboratory Results Flow Sheet Orders Imaging Studies 66-year-old ferriale brought into primary care office for scheduled follow up appointment, accompanied by spouse. Client reports increasing dyspnea with exertion. History is significant for asthma and hypertension. Social history includes factory work ( x 35 ) years. Denies history of smoking or tobacco use. The nurse reviews the electronic health record for pre-appointment labs and imaging and documents visit-related care in the nursing progress notes. During a chest assessment of a client with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, the nurse hears bilateral short, discontinuous, high-pitched sounds in the lower lung lobes. The sounds are similar to hair rolled between the fingers just behind the ear. Which respiratory disorder may also manifest these sounds as a pathophysiological sign? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. Croup Atelectasis Cystic fibrosis Pneumonia Bronchospasm Bronchitis Pulmonary edema Sarcoidosis