A Nurse Is Providing Care for a Patient Who Has

A nurse is providing care for a patient who has been admitted with a newly diagnosed bilateral pleural effusion. Which of the following findings from the nurse's initial assessment of the patient is incongruent with the patient's diagnosis and would require further investigation?

A) The client complains of sharp pain exacerbated by deep inspiration.
B) The client's breath sounds are diminished on auscultation.
C) Pulse oximetry indicates that the client is hypoxemic.
D) The client complains of dyspnea and increased work of breathing.