Upon auscultation of breath sounds,a nurse hears a high pitched,whistlelike sound both on inspiration and expiration.These sounds are indicative of which of these conditions?

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Auscultation of the duration,pitch,and intensity of breath sounds at different locations provides additional information about respiratory status.A high-pitched,whistlelike sound both on inspiration and expiration may be caused from an obstructed or narrowed airway as in bronchospasm.

Upon Auscultation of Breath Sounds,a Nurse Hears a High Pitched,whistlelike