During assessment of the chest in a patient with pneumococcal pneumonia, the nurse would expect to find

Name: During assessment of the chest in a patient with pneumococcal pneumonia, the nurse would expect to find
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Increased tactile fremitus over the area of pulmonary consolidation is expected with bacterial pneumonias. Dullness to percussion would be expected. Pneumococcal pneumonia typically presents with a loose, productive cough. Adventitious breath sounds such as crackles and wheezes are typical.

During Assessment of the Chest in a Patient with Pneumococcal