While Palpating the Thorax of a Patient Who Repeats the Words

question 21

Multiple Choice

While palpating the thorax of a patient who repeats the words "ninety-nine," you note a localized area of decreased tactile fremitus on the lower right side. Which of the following could explain this finding?
1) Atelectasis on the right
2) Right-sided lower pneumothorax
3) Right-sided lower pleural effusion
4) Obstruction of a bronchus in the right lung

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

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