During the assessment of a client's voice sounds, the nurse hears louder sounds over the client's right lower lobe. This finding would be consistent with:
1. Atelectasis.
2. Lobar pneumonia.
3. Asthma.
4. Pleural effusion.
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Rationale 1: Voice sounds are decreased or absent over areas of atelectasis.
Rationale 2: Voice sounds are increased and clearer over areas affected by lobar pneumonia.
Rationale 3: Voice sounds are decreased or absent over areas of asthma.
Rationale 4: Voice sounds are decreased or absent over areas of pleural effusion.
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