During a history, a nurse notices a patient is short of breath, is using pursed-lip breathing, and maintains a tripod position. Based on these data, what abnormal finding should the nurse expect to find during the examination?

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An increased anteroposterior diameter is consistent with emphysema. Increased tactile fremitus occurs when vibrations are enhanced and is associated with consolidation that may occur in pneumonia or tumor. Inspiratory and expiratory wheezing is associated with asthma. Tracheal deviation is associated with tension pneumothorax.

During a History, a Nurse Notices a Patient Is Short