The nurse is evaluating a 63-year-old female patient who has been admitted with worsening heart failure. During the physical examination, the nurse uses a stethoscope to listen to the patient’s lung fields. The patient presents with shortness of breath, a cough that worsens when lying down, and fatigue. Which type of breath sounds is the nurse most likely to auscultate that are typically associated with heart failure? A. Tracheal B. Fine crackles C. Coarse crackles D. Friction rubs E. Wheezes F. Stridor G. Pleural knock

The nurse is evaluating a 63-year-old female patient who has been admitted with worsening heart failure. During the physical examination, the nurse uses a stethoscope to listen to the patient’s lung fields. The patient presents with shortness of breath, a cough that worsens when lying down, and fatigue. Which type of breath sounds is the nurse most likely to auscultate that are typically associated with heart failure? A. Tracheal B. Fine crackles C. Coarse crackles D. Friction rubs E. Wheezes F. Stridor G. Pleural knock

Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Publisher:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Chapter22: The Patient History And Documentation

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