The nurse completes palpation of the thoracic region on an adult client. Which finding is considered normal for this client?

A. Tenderness. Tenderness indicates abnormality, such as inflammation, injury, or infection. B. Crepitus. Crepitus, a crackling or popping sound, indicates abnormal air in subcutaneous tissues. C. Thrill. A thrill, a palpable vibration, usually indicates turbulent blood flow and is abnormal. D. Non-tender. This is the best choice as non-tenderness is a normal finding, indicating no inflammation, injury, or infection.