Multiple Choice
When assessing a patient's lungs, what should the nurse recall about the left lung?
A) Consists of two lobes.
B) Is divided by the horizontal fissure.
C) Primarily consists of an upper lobe on the posterior chest.
D) Is shorter than the right lung because of the underlying stomach.
Correct Answer:
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