Examination of an intubated patient

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1. During a chest examination of an intubated patient, the RT palpates vibrations on exhalation over the upper chest. What would to do at this time?

2. When asking a patient about his cough he states that he's been coughing up think, foul-smelling sputum. This would be consistent with?

A. Pulmonary tuberculosis

B. Bacterial lung infection

C. Lung cancer

3. If a patient comes to the ER complaining of a "cough that won't go away." What are 2 questions you might ask to learn more about this patients cough?

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