The nurse is obtaining a health history from a patient who has a respiratory system infection. Which finding should the nurse identify as being the most significant?
a. Flank pain
b. Wheezing
c. Cramping
d. Anorexia
ANS: B
Lung sounds can include crackles, rhonchi, or wheezing in a patient with a respiratory system infection and can indicate potential respiratory distress. A, C, and D are not directly linked to the respiratory system and therefore are not the most significant finding.
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