Why Is Pulmonary Auscultation More Difficult to Assess in an Elderly

question 26

Multiple Choice

Why is pulmonary auscultation more difficult to assess in an elderly patient?

• A) Pulmonary abnormalities do not result in abnormal breath sounds in this age group.
• B) Coarse breath sounds are common even over normal lung tissue.
• C) Fine inspiratory crackles may indicate the presence of asthma.
• D) Patients often cannot sustain deep breathing of good quality.

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