While percussing a client's lung area the nurse notes a resonance. Which should the nurse recognize the tone indicates?
A. The tone indicates the nurse is percussing over bone.
B. The tone indicates the lungs contain solid matter.
C. The tone is an expected finding.
D. The tone indicates air is trapped in the lungs.
Answer: C
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