With respect to a hypertensive episode from a cardiopulmonary standpoint, the Paramedic should auscultate the lungs for ____.

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Rales (crackles) may indicate pulmonary edema, a potential complication of hypertensive episodes. Murmurs and ascites are not specific to this condition, and rhonchi may indicate bronchospasm or secretions, but not necessarily related to hypertension.

With Respect to a Hypertensive Episode from a Cardiopulmonary Standpoint