During the respiratory assessment,the nurse notes coarse crackles upon auscultation of the lung fields.Which diagnosis presents with this assessment finding?

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Coarse crackles are commonly heard in pneumonia due to the presence of fluid and inflammation in the lungs. Cystic fibrosis is associated with fine crackles and wheezing. Bronchospasm is associated with wheezing and tightness in the chest. Interstitial edema is associated with diffuse crackles throughout the lung fields.

During the Respiratory Assessment,the Nurse Notes Coarse Crackles Upon Auscultation