The nurse is documenting that a client has adventitious breath sounds. Which of the following would be considered this type of sound? (Select all that apply.)
1. Rales
2. Vesicular
3. Rhonchi
4. Wheeze
5. Bronchovesicular
6. Pleural friction rub
1, 3, 4, 6
Adventitious breath sounds include rales, rhonchi, wheezes, and pleural friction rubs. Vesicular and bronchovesicular are considered normal breath sounds.
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