A 44-year-old male patient who complains of a cough has presented to the emergency department. He admits to smoking one pack per day. During your inspection of his chest, the most appropriate lighting source to highlight chest movement is:
A) bright tangential lighting.
B) daylight from a window.
C) flashlight in a dark room.
D) fluorescent ceiling lights.

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Bright tangential light is best for visualizing chest movements.

A 44-Year-Old Male Patient Who Complains of a Cough Has