Asked by Santiago Saguir on May 11, 2024

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A client is hospitalized for pneumonia.Auscultation of breath sounds indicate there are high pitched sounds occurring on inspiration and expiration,and the client states he is having a hard time breathing.Which documentation terms best represent these findings?

A) Crackles and cyanosis
B) Orthopnea and costal tugging
C) Wheezing and dyspnea
D) Wheezing and tachypnea

Auscultation

Auscultation is a clinical assessment technique that involves listening to the internal sounds of the body, typically using a stethoscope.

Breath Sounds

The sounds made by air moving through the respiratory system, used in medical assessments to evaluate lung and airway function.

  • Exercise appropriate measures in monitoring and evaluating vital metrics.
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Effie FrancisMay 17, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
High pitched sounds on inspiration and expiration indicate wheezing, and the client stating a hard time breathing indicates dyspnea. Crackles would be described as fine or coarse and would indicate fluid in the lungs, while cyanosis is a bluish discoloration of the skin due to lack of oxygen. Orthopnea would be difficulty breathing while lying flat and would not be indicated by auscultation findings, and costal tugging refers to visible retractions of the chest during breathing. Tachypnea refers to rapid breathing rate, but does not describe the quality of breath sounds heard on auscultation.