The nurse is preparing to auscultate the breath sounds of a client with asthma. Which breath sounds does the nurse anticipate to find upon assessment?
A. High pitch continuous sounds on inspiration and expiration.
B. Low pitched grating and rubbing on inhalation and exhalation.
C. Low pitch continuous rattling on inspiration and expiration.
D. High pitched short crackling.
Answer: A
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