While conducting a physical examination, the nurse elicits the tone tympany. Which of the following structures is the nurse most likely currently assessing?
1. Intestines
2. Lungs
3. Liver
4. Bone
Intestines
Rationale: Tympany is a high-pitched drum-like sound commonly heard over the intestines. Resonance is a loud hollow tone commonly heard over the lungs. Dullness is a high-pitched tone heard over the liver. Flatness is a soft-pitched tone heard over bone.
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