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.