In the auscultation of the thorax, the nurse notes that the sounds heard over the client's trachea are expected to sound like which of the following?
a. Soft, low-pitched, and breezy
b. Loud, high-pitched, and hollow
c. Loud and bubbling
d. Squeak-like musical sounds
B
Sounds heard during auscultation over the trachea should be loud, high-pitched, and hollow.
Soft, low-pitched, and breezy sounds are heard over the lung's periphery.
Loud and bubbling sounds are adventitious breath sounds heard on inspiration not cleared by coughing.
Squeak-like musical sounds are wheezes. Wheezes can be heard continuously during inspiration and expiration.
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