Answers to Questions 39-42 are based on the scenario below….
Answers to Questions 39-42 are based on the scenario below. Scenario: A 75-year-old male patient was admitted to the hospital with respiratory failure secondary to pneumonia. After several days of being treated with steroids and antibiotics, he has stabilized on 2 L of oxygen via nasal cannula. He has a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), congestive heart failure, hypothyroidism, and rheumatoid arthritis, all of which are currently medically managed. Q39. A nurse is assessing the patient in the scenario and listens to lung sounds. Which findings would the nurse report to the healthcare provider for further evaluation?