You are caring for Mr. Ritcie who is 72. The MD tells you she suspects atelectasis. The patient's BP is 140/88, pulse 98, respirations 28. As you assess him you would expect to find:

A. A barrel-chested appearance

B. A full, forceful cough producing little or no sputum

C. Diminished Breath Sounds

D. Left-sided weakness

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