A patient from Southeast Asia presents to the clinic with complaints of shortness of breath. The patient says, "I tried to coin my wind illness, but it did not work." Which assessment finding would the nurse expect?

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Coining, also known as "Cao Gio," is a traditional Southeast Asian practice of rubbing the skin with coins to relieve symptoms of what is described as a "wind illness." This practice often leaves red marks or small scrapes on the skin, which would explain the findings on the patient's back and chest.

A Patient from Southeast Asia Presents to the Clinic with Complaints