When admitting a patient who has a pleural effusion, which technique will the nurse use to assess for tactile fremitus?

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To assess for tactile fremitus, the nurse should use the palms of the hands to assess for vibration when the patient repeats a word or phrase such as "99." Percussion, palpation with the fingertips, and auscultation are also used during the respiratory assessment but will not assess for fremitus.

When Admitting a Patient Who Has a Pleural Effusion, Which