A nurse is assessing the respiratory system of a healthy adult. Which findings does this nurse expect to find? (Select all that apply.)
A) Thoracic expansion that is symmetric bilaterally
B) Respiratory rate of 24 breaths/min
C) Bronchophony revealing clear voice sounds
D) Breath sounds clear with vesicular breath sounds heard over most lung fields
E) Anteroposterior diameter of the chest about a 1:2 ratio of anteroposterior to lateral diameter
F) Symmetric thorax with ribs sloping downward at about 45 degrees relative to the spine

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Options A, D, E, and F are expected findings from a lung and respiratory assessment of a healthy adult. A respiratory rate of 24 breaths/min is considered tachypnea. Bronchophony revealing clear voice sounds is not performed unless there is an indication of consolidation of the lung, or if there was an abnormal finding of tactile fremitus. The expected finding is muffled voiced sounds rather than clear.

A Nurse Is Assessing the Respiratory System of a Healthy