A client has right lower lobe pneumonia creating a consolidation in that lung. In assessing for vocal fremitus, the nurse found increased fremitus over the right lower lung
What finding does the nurse anticipate when assessing vocal resonance to confirm the consolidation?
a. Bronchophony reveals the client's spoken "99" as clear and loud.
b. No sounds are expected because sounds cannot be transmitted through consolidations.
c. Egophony reveals indistinguishable sounds when the client says "e-e-e."
d. Whispered pectoriloquy reveals a muffled sound when the client whispers "1-2-3."
ANS: A
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