A client with chronic bronchitis has been admitted to the hospital.The nurse inspects the client while assessing the client's respiratory system.Which of the following would be an expected finding?

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Use of accessory muscles is an expected finding in clients with chronic bronchitis as they have difficulty breathing and may need to use additional muscles to help with inspiration and expiration. Fever and dry cough may or may not be present, while a decreased respiratory rate is not expected.

A Client with Chronic Bronchitis Has Been Admitted to the Hospital.The