When Admitting a Patient Who Has a Pleural Effusion, Which

question 13

Multiple Choice

When admitting a patient who has a pleural effusion, which technique will the nurse use to assess for tactile fremitus?

• A) Percuss over the entire posterior chest.
• B) Use the fingertips to assess for vibration.
• C) Place the palms of the hands on the chest wall.
• D) Auscultate while the patient says "ninety-nine."

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