The nurse is palpating the posterior chest of a client while the client says "99" and notes that no vibration is felt. Which of the following information should the nurse document?

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To assess for tactile fremitus, the nurse should use the palms of the hands to assess for vibration when the client repeats a word or phrase such as "99." Different techniques are used to assess for dullness to percussion, decreased breath sounds, and diminished expansion.

The Nurse Is Palpating the Posterior Chest of a Client