The nurse is assessing a patient in the clinic, and upon physical assessment the patient demonstrates displacement of the sternum. This would be documented as which of the following conditions?
a) Kyphoscoliosis
b) Pigeon chest
c) Funnel chest
d) Barrel chest
Answer: b) Pigeon chest
Explanation:
Pigeon chest may occur with rickets, Marfan's syndrome, or severe kyphoscoliosis. A barrel chest is seen in patients with emphysema and occurs as a result of over-inflation of the lungs. A funnel chest occurs when there is a depression in the lower portion of the sternum. Kyphoscoliosis is characterized by elevation of the scapula and a corresponding S-shaped spine. pg.462
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