During auscultation of the lungs, the nurse expects decreased breath sounds to be heard in which situation?
A) When adventitious sounds are present
B) When the bronchial tree is obstructed
C) In conjunction with whispered pectoriloquy
D) In conditions of consolidation, such as pneumonia
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