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 what health problems?

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Decreased chest expansion on one side can be due to pneumonia, pleural effusion, or pneumothorax, as these conditions can restrict lung expansion on the affected side.

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