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Bob-Dole

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The nurse assesses a patient for tactile fremitus. Which statement best defines tactile fremitus?
 
  1) Palpable vibrations
  2) Audible voice sounds
  3) Audible breath sounds
  4) Palpable chest movement

Question 2

While palpating the patient's chest, the nurse assesses the respiratory excursion. What is this technique used to assess?
 
  1) Chest movement
  2) Breath sounds
  3) Lung vibrations
  4) Voice sounds


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chem1s3

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: 1

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 1


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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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