Upon auscultation of breath sounds, a nurse hears grating noises on inspiration. These sounds are indicative of which of these conditions?
a. fluid accumulation in the lungs
b. inflammation of the pleura
c. obstructed or narrowed airways as in bronchospasm
d. obstruction due to secretions blocking the airway
B
Auscultation of the duration, pitch, and intensity of breath sounds at different locations provides additional information about respiratory status. A grating noise on inspiration may be caused from inflammation of the pleura.
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