The respiratory therapist is performing palpation on a patie…

The respiratory therapist is performing palpation on a patient recently admitted to the medical ward. The therapist notes decreased tactile fremitus over the right lung. Which of the following could most likely be the cause for this physical examination finding?

The respiratory therapist is conducting a patient interview…

The respiratory therapist is conducting a patient interview and recording responses in the patient’s electronic health record.  The respiratory therapist should take which of the following into account regarding the use of the computer to record responses?