During the palpation of a person's chest for expansion, the nurse notices a decrease in expansion of the right side. This finding is consistent with which of the following? Select all that apply.

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A decrease in chest expansion on one side can be due to conditions like pneumothorax, pleural effusion, or pneumonia, which can restrict lung expansion. Emphysema typically causes bilateral changes rather than unilateral.

During the Palpation of a Person's Chest for Expansion, the Nurse