The Family Nurse Practitioner is performing a physical examination of a client. The Nurse Practitioner examines the client's anterior, posterior, and lateral chest walls. What is the Nurse Practitioner assessing?
A) Deviation from the midline
B) Difficulty in swallowing
C) Evidence of muscle weakness
D) Suppressed gag reflex

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The Nurse Practitioner is assessing for evidence of muscle weakness by examining the anterior, posterior, and lateral chest walls, which can indicate respiratory muscle strength and function.

The Family Nurse Practitioner Is Performing a Physical Examination of a Client