While Studying the Vocal Resonance in the Client's Physical Assessment

question 25

Multiple Choice

While studying the vocal resonance in the client's physical assessment report, the nurse observes that the egophony, bronchophony, and whispered pectoriloquy are bringing out crackle in the client. Which condition can the nurse infer from the readings?

• A) The client is suffering from acute bronchitis.
• B) The client is suffering from pneumonia.
• C) The client is suffering from lung abscess.
• D) The client is suffering from tuberculosis (TB).

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