Voice sounds such as bronchophony, egophony, and whispering pectoriloquy are increased in
a. pneumonia with consolidation. c. asthma.
b. pneumothorax. d. bronchiectasis.
A
Voice sounds are increased in pneumonia with consolidation because there is increased vibration through material. Bronchophony and whispering pectoriloquy are heard as clear transmission of sounds on auscultation; egophony is heard as an "a" sound when the client is saying "e."
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