Which of the following clinical manifestations would be expected in a patient with emphysema?
1) Polycythemia
2) Barrel chest
3) Pursed-lip breathing
4) Normal percussion note

Name: Which of the following clinical manifestations would be expected in a patient with emphysema? 1) Polycythemia 2) Barrel chest 3) Pursed-lip breathing 4) Normal percussion note
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Because of air trapping and hyperinflation of the lungs, patients with emphysema will often have a barrel chest and use pursed-lip breathing.

Which of the Following Clinical Manifestations Would Be Expected in a Patient