Which of the Following Adventitious Lung Sounds Is Most Likely

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following adventitious lung sounds is most likely to be heard in a patient with croup?

• A) Stridor
• B) Rhonchi
• C) Polyphonic wheezes
• D) Late-inspiratory crackles

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