The nurse is performing a lung assessment on a client with suspected pneumonia.Which finding should the nurse report to the physician immediately?

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Asymmetrical chest expansion may indicate an underlying condition such as pneumonia, pulmonary embolism or pneumothorax which require immediate attention from the physician. The other findings are normal and do not require urgent intervention.

The Nurse Is Performing a Lung Assessment on a Client