A client diagnosed with asthma has audible wheezes. Which assessment technique is used when the nurse listens with a stethoscope for abnormal lung sounds?
A) Inspection
B) Palpation
C) Auscultation
D) Percussion

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Auscultation is the assessment technique used when the nurse listens with a stethoscope for abnormal lung sounds such as wheezes. Inspection is visual examination, palpation is examining with touch or pressure, and percussion is tapping the patient's body to elicit sounds that can indicate abnormalities in underlying tissue.

A Client Diagnosed with Asthma Has Audible Wheezes