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Breath Sounds
Breath sounds are categorized into vesicular, bronchovesicular, and bronchial.
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Palpation Findings
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Palpation Findings
During a respiratory assessment, palpation can reveal several vital abnormalities:
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Abnormal Heart Sounds
Gallops:
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Gallops:
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