During the palpation of a patient's chest for expansion, the nurse notices a decrease in expansion of the right side. This finding is consistent with which of the following? Select all that apply.

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During the palpation of a patient's chest for expansion, the nurse notices a decrease in expansion of the right side. This finding is consistent with which of the following?  Select all that apply.

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A decrease in chest expansion on one side can be due to conditions like pneumonia, pleural effusion, or pneumothorax, which affect lung expansion or pleural space on that side.

During the Palpation of a Patient's Chest for Expansion, the Nurse