When excessive secretions are present in the lungs, what term describes the sound heard by ascultation over large airways during exhalation?
A. crackles
B. stridor
C. rhonchi
D. wheeze
Answer: C
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A) exclusive provider organization (EPO). B) health maintenance organization (HMO). C) individual practice association (IPA). D) preferred provider organization (PPO).
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A. status B. inspection C. screening D. vetting