Physical Examination and Health AssessmentThis volume is geared toward BSN nursing students and practising nurses, and provides the information necessary to carry out holistic health assessment across the lifespan. |
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... lungs . Lung Borders . In the anterior chest , the apex , or high- est point , of lung tissue is 3 or 4 cm above the inner third of the clavicles . The base , or lower border , rests on the diaphragm at about the sixth rib in the ...
... lungs . Lung Borders . In the anterior chest , the apex , or high- est point , of lung tissue is 3 or 4 cm above the inner third of the clavicles . The base , or lower border , rests on the diaphragm at about the sixth rib in the ...
Page 452
... lung contains only two lobes , upper and lower ( Fig . 16-9 ) . These are seen laterally as two triangular areas ... lung has no middle lobe . 2. The anterior chest contains mostly upper and middle lobe with very little lower lobe . 3 ...
... lung contains only two lobes , upper and lower ( Fig . 16-9 ) . These are seen laterally as two triangular areas ... lung has no middle lobe . 2. The anterior chest contains mostly upper and middle lobe with very little lower lobe . 3 ...
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... lung tissue during normal respiration ) . Thus , conditions that increase the density of lung tissue make a better conducting medium for sound vibrations and increase tactile fremitus . Using the fingers , gently palpate the entire ...
... lung tissue during normal respiration ) . Thus , conditions that increase the density of lung tissue make a better conducting medium for sound vibrations and increase tactile fremitus . Using the fingers , gently palpate the entire ...
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