During the assessment of a person's voice sounds, the nurse hears increased and clear sounds over the person's right lower lobe. What is this finding consistent with?

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Increased and clear sounds on auscultation over a specific lung lobe suggests an increase in sound transmission caused by consolidation of lung tissue, which is often seen in lobar pneumonia. Atelectasis, pneumothorax, and emphysema would present with different findings on auscultation.

During the Assessment of a Person's Voice Sounds, the Nurse