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Average Score: 62%
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Passage / Scenario
John H is a 66-year-old man with a history of heavy smoking presented himself to the ER due to difficulty breathing of 2 years duration. Mr. H was also diagnosed with effusion of the right lung. He is now scheduled for chest tube insertion.In the context of Mr. H's chest tubes, part of his routine assessment include:
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Palpating for crepitus detects subcutaneous emphysema, a potential complication.