During the assessment of a client's thoracic region, the nurse determines that the client has a chest abnormality. Which of the following are common chest abnormalities? (Select all that apply.)

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Barrel chest, pectus excavatum, and pectus carinatum are common chest abnormalities. Barrel chest is often associated with chronic respiratory conditions, pectus excavatum is a sunken chest, and pectus carinatum is a protruding chest.

During the Assessment of a Client's Thoracic Region, the Nurse