Discussion Post
A 67-year-old female patient presents to the emergency room you work at complaining of shortness of breath and pain on the right side of her chest. Upon auscultation of the lung field during the physical exam, you note flatness and diminished breath sounds over the right lung. Her temperature is 101.3°F.
• What are the possible causes of her symptoms and what tests might you expect to be ordered to determine the specific cause of this patient's symptoms? Why?
• This patient's husband tells you that he does not understand why she feels short of breath. How might you explain to him the lung physiology that underlies her symptoms?
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.