A client with chronic bronchitis is admitted to the hospital. The nurse inspects the client while assessing the client's respiratory system. Which assessment finding is expected?

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Use of accessory muscles is expected in a client with chronic bronchitis as the body is trying to compensate for the impaired air flow by using additional muscles to aid in breathing. Fever, decreased respiratory rate, and dry cough are not specific to chronic bronchitis and may or may not be present.

A Client with Chronic Bronchitis Is Admitted to the Hospital