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? "Tactile fremitus:
A) "Is caused by moisture in the alveoli."
B) "Indicates that air is present in the subcutaneous tissues."
C) "Is caused by sounds generated from the larynx."
D) "Reflects the blood flow through the pulmonary arteries."
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