The nurse knows that the caregiver of a patient with a respiratory illness understands discharge teaching when the caregiver makes which statement?

Question

1. "I can expect to hear adventitious sounds only in the mornings; the rest of the day, breath sounds should be normal."
2. "If I hear extra sounds during a deep breath, I know I am hearing adventitious sounds."
3. "Adventitious sounds may be heard during inspiration or expiration because of secretions or inflammation."
4. "I will know I am hearing adventitious breath sounds if I hear any sounds when I listen over the lower chest."

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Rationale 1: Adventitious or abnormal breath sounds may be heard at any time of day or night.
Rationale 2: The patient does not need to take a deep breath for adventitious or abnormal sounds to be heard.
Rationale 3: Adventitious or abnormal breath sounds may be heard during inspiration and expiration.
Rationale 4: Adventitious or abnormal breath sounds may be heard over any portion of the chest or back.