Chest assessment findings on a patient with pneumonia would include all of the following EXCEPT:

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Bradycardia is not a specific finding related to pneumonia. The other choices are all potential chest assessment findings in a patient with pneumonia. Whispered pectoriloquy is when whispered sounds are heard more clearly and loudly through the chest wall than normal. Dull percussion note refers to a dull or muted sound when tapping on a part of the chest. Increased vocal fremitus refers to increased vibrations felt during speech sounds transmitted through the chest wall.

Chest Assessment Findings on a Patient with Pneumonia Would Include