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

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As a patient says "ninety-nine" repeatedly,normally,the examiner hears sound but cannot distinguish what is being said.If a clear "ninety-nine" is auscultated,then it could indicate increased lung density,which enhances transmission of voice sounds.This is a measure of bronchophony.When a patient says a long "ee-ee-ee" sound,normally the examiner also hears a long "ee-ee-ee" sound through auscultation.This is a measure of egophony.If the examiner hears a long "aaaaaa" sound instead,this could indicate areas of consolidation or compression.With whispered pectoriloquy,as when a patient whispers a phrase such as "one-two-three," the normal response when auscultating voice sounds is to hear sounds that are faint,muffled,and almost inaudible.If the examiners hears the whispered voice clearly,as if the patient is speaking through the stethoscope,then consolidation of the lung fields may exist.

The Nurse Is Assessing Voice Sounds During a Respiratory Assessment