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When assessing a client's breath sounds, the nurse hears high-pitched, whistling sounds during both inhalation and exhalation. These breath sounds are called:
 
  a. crackles c. sibilant wheezes
  b. pleural friction rubs d. sonorous wheezes

Question 2

When assessing a client's breath sounds, the nurse hears low-pitched snoring sounds that are louder on exhalation. These breath sounds are called:
 
  a. crackles c. sibilant wheezes
  b. pleural friction rubs d. sonorous wheezes


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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
A sibilant wheeze is high-pitched, whistling sounds during both inhalation and exhalation.

Answer to Question 2

D
A sonorous wheeze is a low-pitched snoring sounds that are louder on exhalation. Coughing may alter the sound caused by mucus.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
:D TYSM

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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