A patient who is diagnosed with heart failure should be assessed by the nurse for which of the following breath sounds?
A) Expiratory wheezes
B) Inspiratory wheezes
C) Rhonchi
D) Crackles
Ans: D
Feedback: Crackles reflect underlying inflammation or congestion and are often present in such conditions as pneumonia, bronchitis, and congestive heart failure.
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