The Nurse Is Assessing Voice Sounds During a Respiratory Assessment

The nurse is assessing voice sounds during a respiratory assessment. Which of these findings indicates a normal assessment? (Select all that apply) .

A) As the patient says a long "ee-ee-ee" sound, the examiner hears a long "aaaaaa" sound.
B) As the patient says a long "ee-ee-ee" sound, the examiner also hears a long "ee-ee-ee" sound.
C) As the patient repeatedly says "ninety-nine," the examiner clearly hears the words "ninety-nine."
D) Voice sounds are faint, muffled, and almost inaudible when the patient whispers "one, two, three" in a very soft voice.
E) When the patient speaks in a normal voice, the examiner can hear a sound but cannot exactly distinguish what is being said.