While Palpating the Chest of a Patient Who Repeats the Words

question 83

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?
1) Pneumothorax
2) Emphysema
3) Pneumonia
4) Pleural effusions

• A)2 only
• B)1 and 4 only
• C)1, 2, and 4
• D)3 only

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