Asked by Andrew McDonald on Jun 28, 2024
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A nurse is assessing a patient admitted for an asthma exacerbation. Which breath sounds does the nurse expect to assess?
A) Rubs
B) Rattles
C) Wheezes
D) Crackles
Asthma Exacerbation
A worsening of asthma symptoms, often requiring additional treatment to control airway inflammation and prevent respiratory distress.
Breath Sounds
The sounds made by air moving through the respiratory system, used by healthcare professionals to assess lung function.
Wheezes
High-pitched whistling sounds made while breathing out, often indicating narrowed airways or asthma.
- Identify and interpret normal and abnormal respiratory patterns in pediatric patients.
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Venisa PulendrarajahJul 04, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Asthma causes bronchoconstriction and narrowed passageways. Wheezes are produced as air passes through narrowed passageways. Rubs are the sound created by the friction of one surface rubbing over another. Pleural friction rub is caused by inflammation of the pleural space. Rattles is the term formerly used for crackles. Crackles are the sounds made when air passes through fluid or moisture.
Learning Objectives
- Identify and interpret normal and abnormal respiratory patterns in pediatric patients.