The Nurse Is Reviewing the Technique of Palpating for Tactile

question 40

Multiple Choice

The nurse is reviewing the technique of palpating for tactile fremitus with a new graduate.Which statement by the graduate nurse reflects a correct understanding of tactile fremitus? "Tactile fremitus:

• A)"Is caused by moisture in the alveoli."
• B)"Indicates that air is present in the subcutaneous tissues."
• C)"Is caused by sounds generated from the larynx."
• D)"Reflects the blood flow through the pulmonary arteries."

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