Which of the following terms means a high-pitched breathing sound?

A) rhonchi
B) epistaxis
C) stridor
D) rales


C
Explanation: Stridor is a harsh, high-pitched breathing sound made when there is an obstruction of the bronchus or larynx. Rhonchi is a musical sound. Epistaxis is a nosebleed. Rales make a crackling sound.

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