During the assessment of a client's voice sounds, the nurse hears louder sounds over the client's right lower lobe. The nurse suspects the client has which condition based on this assessment finding?
1. Atelectasis.
2. Lobar pneumonia.
3. Asthma.
4. Pleural effusion.
Correct Answer: 2
Voice sounds are increased and clearer over areas affected by lobar pneumonia. Voice sounds are decreased or absent over areas of atelectasis, asthma, pleural effusion, and pneumothorax.
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