While studying the vocal resonance in the client's physical assessment report, the nurse observes that the egophony, bronchophony, and whispered pectoriloquy are bringing out crackle in the client. Which condition can the nurse infer from the readings?

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Egophony, bronchophony, and whispered pectoriloquy are tests used to assess vocal resonance, and the presence of crackles indicates the presence of lung consolidation, which is a hallmark sign of pneumonia. Acute bronchitis may also present with crackles, but it is not typically severe enough to cause vocal resonance changes. Lung abscess and TB may also cause crackles, but they are less common than pneumonia.

While Studying the Vocal Resonance in the Client's Physical Assessment