When assessing the respiratory system of a 78-year-old patient, which of these data indicate that the nurse should take immediate action?

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Crackles in the lower two thirds of the lungs indicate that the patient may have an acute problem such as heart failure. The nurse should immediately accomplish further assessments, such as oxygen saturation, and notify the health care provider. A barrel-shaped chest, hyperresonance to percussion, and a weak cough effort are associated with aging. Further evaluation may be needed, but immediate action is not indicated.

When Assessing the Respiratory System of a 78-Year-Old Patient, Which