A Client Who Presented with Shortness of Breath and Difficulty

A client who presented with shortness of breath and difficulty climbing stairs has been diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis, a disease characterized by scarring of the alveoli. Upon assessment of the lungs, what clinical manifestations should the nurse expect?

A) Rapid, deep breaths
B) Wheezing throughout lung fields
C) Short, shallow breaths
D) Pursed-lip breaths with slow, steady breaths

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