What things do you Auscultate for in a breathing assessment?
What things do you Auscultate for in a breathing assessment? Auscultate the chest, back, and sides with a focus on signs of loud or labored breathing. Signs of abnormal breathing include: Crackling, popping, or bubbling sounds, which may indicate pneumonia or pulmonary edema. Wheezing, which can signal pulmonary disease, asthma, allergies, or an infection. How do you describe a breath sound? Types of breath sounds rhonchi (a low-pitched breath sound) crackles (a high-pitched breath sound) wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound caused by narrowing of the bronchial tubes) stridor (a harsh, vibratory sound caused by narrowing of the upper airway) Which...