When conducting a health assessment, which finding would be recorded as crackles?
a. High-pitched sounds in the lung bases on inspiration
b. Continuous low-pitched snoring sounds over major bronchi
c. Squeaky musical sounds on expiration
d. Coarse grating sounds on inspiration and expiration
ANS: A
Crackles are adventitious breath sounds heard on inspiration that sound like cracking paper. Frequently, these sounds can be cleared by coughing.
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