While Palpating the Chest of a Patient Who Repeats the Words

question 87

Multiple Choice

While palpating the chest of a patient who repeats the words "ninety-nine," you note an area of increased tactile fremitus over the left lower lobe. Which of the following could explain this finding?
I.pneumothorax
II.emphysema
III.pneumonia

• A)II and III
• B)I and II
• C)I, II, and III
• D)III

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