A nurse doing an assessment would correctly summon a physician immediately if he detected the breath sounds known as
A) Rales.
B) Rhonchi.
C) Wheezes.
D) Stridor.

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Stridor is a high-pitched, harsh, inspiratory sound that indicates a severe obstruction in the upper airway. This requires immediate medical attention as it can result in respiratory distress and even respiratory failure.

A Nurse Doing an Assessment Would Correctly Summon a Physician