Which of the Palpation Techniques Assists in the Confirmation of Consolidation

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the palpation techniques assists in the confirmation of consolidation in an area of the lung?

• A)Palpation of the mediastinum for tracheal shift
• B)Palpation of chest wall movement or asymmetry
• C)Palpation of fremitus (vibration)when the patient says "99"
• D)Palpation of the anterior chest wall with the thumb tips meeting at the xiphoid

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