The nurse is assessing the respiratory system of an older-adult client. Which of the following findings indicate that the nurse should take immediate action?

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Crackles in the lower half of the lungs indicate that the client 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,
hyper-resonance to percussion, and a weak cough effort are associated with aging. Further evaluation may be needed, but immediate action is not indicated.

The Nurse Is Assessing the Respiratory System of an Older-Adult