The nurse is reviewing the technique of palpating for tactile fremitus with a new graduate. Which statement by the graduate nurse reflects a correct understanding of tactile fremitus?
A) "Is caused by moisture in the alveoli."
B) "Is caused by sounds generated from the larynx."
C) "Reflects the blood flow through the pulmonary arteries."
D) "Indicates that air is present in the subcutaneous tissues."
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