While palpating the thorax of a patient who repeats the words "ninety-nine," you note a localized area of decreased tactile fremitus on the lower right side. Which of the following could explain this finding?
I.atelectasis on the right
II.right-sided lower pneumothorax
III.right-sided lower pleural effusion
IV.obstruction of a bronchus in the right lung

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Atelectasis, pleural effusion, and obstruction of a bronchus can all cause decreased tactile fremitus. Pneumothorax, on the other hand, would cause increased tactile fremitus.

While Palpating the Thorax of a Patient Who Repeats the Words