Physiological Adaptation Q 155

By | June 18, 2022

Nurse Bea is assessing a male client with heart failure. The breath sounds commonly auscultated in clients with heart failure are:
  
     A. Tracheal
     B. Fine crackles
     C. Coarse crackles
     D. Friction rubs
    
    

Correct Answer: B. Fine crackles

Fine crackles are caused by fluid in the alveoli and commonly occur in clients with heart failure.

Option A: Tracheal breath sounds are auscultated over the trachea.
Option C: Coarse crackles are caused by secretion accumulation in the airways.
Option D: Friction rubs occur with pleural inflammation.

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