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When auscultating the lungs of an adult client, the nurse notes that low-pitched, soft breath sounds are heard over the lower lobes. How would the nurse interpret these findings?

Normal sounds auscultated up against the sternum

Bronchovesicular sounds that are normal over that location

Bronchial sounds that are normal over that location

Normal sounds auscultated over the trachea

Vesicular breath sounds that are normal in that location

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The Correct Answer is E

A. Normal sounds against the sternum would not be low-pitched or soft; they would typically be more pronounced.

B. Bronchovesicular sounds are medium-pitched and are not expected in the lower lobes; they are usually heard in the central area.

C. Bronchial sounds are high-pitched and hollow, typically heard over the trachea, not in the lower lobes.

D. Normal sounds over the trachea would not be described as low-pitched or soft.

E. Vesicular breath sounds are soft, low-pitched, and normal over peripheral lung fields, including the lower lobes, making this the correct interpretation.

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Correct Answer is ["A","B","E"]

Explanation

A. Edema is a common finding in heart failure due to fluid retention.

B. Shortness of breath occurs due to fluid accumulation in the lungs, common in heart failure.

C. Increased appetite is not typical in heart failure; decreased appetite is more common.

D. Weight gain due to fluid retention is more common in heart failure, rather than extreme weight loss.

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A. Closure of the pulmonic and mitral valves B. Closure of the tricuspid and mitral valves C. Closure of the aortic and pulmonic valves D. Closure of the aortic and mitral valves E. Closure of the pulmonic and tricuspid valves

Correct Answer is C

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A. The closure of the pulmonic and mitral valves corresponds to heart sound S1, not S2.

B. The tricuspid and mitral valves close with S1.

C. Heart sound S2 represents the closure of the aortic and pulmonic valves, signaling the end of systole and the beginning of diastole.

D. The mitral valve closes with S1, not S2.

E. The pulmonic and tricuspid valves do not correspond with S2.

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When auscultating the lungs of an adult client, the nurse notes that low-pitched, soft breath sounds are heard over the lower lobes. How would the nurse interpret these findings?

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Correct Answer is C

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