The nurse detects crackles when auscultating Mr. Walter's chest. Which statement accurately characterizes crackles?
A) Crackles are more predominant on inspiration.
B) Crackles are unaffected by coughing.
C) Crackles are heard over the large airways.
D) Crackles occur on inspiration and expiration.
A
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1. Training 2. Education 3. Experience 4. Competency
The nurse is teaching a new mother how to encourage a sleepy baby to breastfeed. All of the following activities are taught except:
1. Providing skin-to-skin contact. 2. Swaddling the newborn in a blanket. 3. Unwrapping the newborn. 4. Allowing the newborn to feel and smell the mother's breast.