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A nurse is collecting data about a client's pulmonary system. While auscultating the client's lungs, the nurse hears continuous gurgling, low-pitched sounds over the trachea and bronchi. Which of the following terms should the nurse use to document this finding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Rhonchi. Rhonchi are continuous, low-pitched gurgling sounds heard over the trachea and bronchi. This finding indicates the presence of secretions or mucus in the larger airways. Crackles (B) are discontinuous, popping sounds heard during inspiration and indicate fluid in the alveoli. Wheezing (C) is a high-pitched whistling sound that occurs when air flows through narrowed airways. Friction rub (D) is a grating or rubbing sound heard during inspiration and expiration, caused by inflammation of the pleural surfaces. The other choices are not consistent with the described findings.