The nurse is assessing breath sounds on a child. Which are expected auscultated breath sounds? (Select all that apply.)
a. Wheezes
b. Crackles
c. Vesicular
d. Bronchial
e. Bronchovesicular
ANS: C, D, E
Normal breath sounds are classified as vesicular, bronchovesicular, or bronchial. Wheezes or crackles are abnormal or adventitious sounds.
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