A Nurse Is Assessing for Vocal (Tactile) Fremitus on a Patient

A nurse is assessing for vocal (tactile) fremitus on a patient with pulmonary edema. Which is the appropriate technique to use?

A) Systematically percuss the posterior chest wall following the same pattern that is used for auscultation and listen for a change in tone from resonant to dull.
B) Place the pads of the fingers on the right and left thoraces and palpate the texture and consistency of the skin feeling for a crackly sensation under the fingers.
C) Place the palms of the hands on the right and left thoraces, ask the patient to say "99," and feel for vibrations.
D) Place both thumbs on either side of the patient's spinal processes, extend fingers laterally, ask the patient to take a deep breath, and feel for vibrations.