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The right lung is larger than the left to accommodate the heart’s position, but it is not precisely one third larger.

The lower lobes of both lungs are primarily located toward the posterior chest wall, not the anterior. When auscultating breath sounds in the lower lobes, the nurse should focus on the posterior thorax.

The lungs are not structurally symmetrical; the left lung is smaller due to the cardiac notch. While there are minor functional differences, the primary distinction is anatomical.

Asking what makes the pain better helps determine relief measures but does not specifically address the pattern of occurrence.

Asking about other symptoms helps assess associated conditions but does not directly focus on the pattern of the pain.

Asking when the pain began helps determine onset but does not provide insight into its recurrence or fluctuation over time.

Documenting information directly from a textbook is incorrect because textbooks provide general guidelines, not client-specific data. The student's assessment findings should be based on the actual client’s condition.

Copying a previous nursing assessment is incorrect and unethical. Each assessment must be conducted independently to ensure accurate and up-to-date client care.

Documenting findings without confidence in their accuracy can lead to errors in client care. If the student is uncertain, verification is necessary before documentation.

Reviewing sodium and bicarbonate levels is not the most immediate action. While these lab values may provide useful information, they do not directly assess the suspected condition.

Assessing for peptic ulcer disease is incorrect because a tight, distended abdomen with visible arterioles (caput medusae) is more indicative of liver disease, such as cirrhosis or portal hypertension, rather than a gastric ulcer.

Assessing the client’s nutritional status may be important, but it is not the priority in this situation. Malnutrition can be a consequence of liver disease, but the nurse should first focus on identifying the underlying condition.

Pressing in the right upper quadrant is not appropriate for a referred rebound tenderness test, which is used to assess peritoneal irritation, commonly from appendicitis.

Pressing in the left upper quadrant is not useful in diagnosing appendicitis or conditions that cause referred pain to the right lower quadrant.

Pressing in the right lower quadrant would directly elicit tenderness in appendicitis but does not test for referred rebound tenderness.

A 3-year-old with fever, rash, and sore throat should be evaluated promptly, but these symptoms do not necessarily indicate an immediate life-threatening emergency.

A 14-year-old girl crying about a possible pregnancy needs emotional support and counseling but does not require immediate emergency intervention.

A 20-year-old man with a 3-inch shallow laceration on his leg needs wound care, but his condition is not life-threatening and does not require emergency assessment.

The heels are at risk for pressure injuries but are not typically associated with excessive moisture or diaphoresis.

The elbows are not a common site for moisture retention and are not a priority for inspection in this case.

The toes can be prone to fungal infections (e.g., athlete’s foot), but the primary concern in an obese client with diaphoresis is the skin folds, particularly in the groin and under the breasts.

Vitamin supplements are not a common cause of peptic ulcer disease. While some supplements can cause gastrointestinal discomfort, they are not a primary risk factor.

High-fat foods can contribute to acid reflux or indigestion but are not a direct cause of peptic ulcers. Peptic ulcer disease is primarily linked to Helicobacter pylori infection and NSAID use.

Stress was once thought to be a major cause of ulcers, but current research indicates that it plays a minor role compared to factors like H. pylori infection and NSAID use.

The left lower quadrant contains portions of the small and large intestines but is not the starting point for palpating the bladder.

The right upper quadrant contains the liver and gallbladder but is not relevant to bladder assessment.

A significantly distended bladder may extend above the umbilicus, but the nurse should begin palpation at the symphysis pubis and move upward to assess for distention.

The colon does not secrete bile; bile is produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder.

The colon does absorb electrolytes, but its primary function is water absorption, which helps form solid stool.

The colon does not secrete digestive enzymes; enzyme secretion occurs primarily in the stomach and small intestine.