An advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) assesses chest expansion (also known as lung excursion). Which technique by the APRN is correct?

Palpate vibrations transmitted through the chest wall with the patient saying "ninety-nine

Assess the distance between the examiner's thumbs on the thorax during inspiration

Determine the distance between the diaphragm on expiration and inspiration

Percuss the anterior and posterior thorax using a ladder pattern