Which of the Following Are True of Early Inspiratory Crackles

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are true of early inspiratory crackles?
1) They most often occur in COPD patients.
2) They generally indicate severe airway obstruction.
3) They are affected by coughing or positional change.
4) They are usually scant (few in number) .

• A)2 and 4 only
• B)1, 2, and 3 only
• C)3 and 4 only
• D)1, 2, and 4 only

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