If on physical examination the clinician auscultates rhonchi,the clinician should ask the patient to take a deep breath and cough in order to:

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Rhonchi are often due to secretions in the larger airways, and asking the patient to cough can help mobilize these secretions, potentially clearing the sound. Additionally, it helps in distinguishing whether the sound is due to secretions or another cause.

If on Physical Examination the Clinician Auscultates Rhonchi,the Clinician Should