Which finding is most likely when assessing the chest of a patient with emphysema?
A) 1:2 anteroposterior (AP) diameter/transverse diameter
B) 1:3 anteroposterior (AP) diameter/transverse diameter
C) 1:4 anteroposterior (AP) diameter/transverse diameter
D) 2:1 anteroposterior (AP) diameter/transverse diameter

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In emphysema, the chest often becomes barrel-shaped due to hyperinflation, leading to an increased anteroposterior diameter, often approaching a 1:1 ratio, but 2:1 is more likely than the other options given.

Which Finding Is Most Likely When Assessing the Chest of a Patient