The nurse assesses the anterior-posterior to lateral ratio as 1:1 and the costal angle is greater than 90 degrees. This assessment indicates a condition known as:

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The anterior-posterior to lateral ratio of 1:1 and a costal angle greater than 90 degrees are characteristic findings of a barrel chest, which is often seen in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) due to hyperinflation of the lungs.

The Nurse Assesses the Anterior-Posterior to Lateral Ratio as 1:1