During an assessment of an adult, the nurse has noted unequal chest expansion and recognizes that this occurs in which situation?

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Unequal chest expansion occurs when part of the lung is obstructed or collapsed, as with pneumonia, or when guarding to avoid postoperative incisional pain. Chest expansion is still expected to be equal in obese patients, when there is bulging of intercostal spaces, and when accessory muscles are used in breathing.

During an Assessment of an Adult, the Nurse Has Noted