The nurse is percussing the client's anterior chest and notes a dull sound over an area where lung tissue is normally found. Which conclusion by the nurse is the most appropriate based on this data?

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A dull sound during percussion of the chest may indicate an area of increased density, such as a fluid-filled or solid organ. In this case, the nurse notes the sound over an area where lung tissue is normally found, suggesting that the lung tissue may be compressed or displaced by an enlarged heart, leading to a dull sound. Therefore, option B is the most appropriate conclusion. Options A, C, and D are not supported by the given data.

The Nurse Is Percussing the Client's Anterior Chest and Notes