The nurse would most likely hear fine crackles in which patient or situation?

A) A pregnant woman
B) A healthy 5-year-old child
C) The immediate newborn period
D) A patient with a pneumothorax

Fine Crackles

A type of lung sound heard on auscultation characterized by short, high-pitched, popping noises, indicative of various respiratory conditions.

Pneumothorax

The presence of air or gas in the cavity between the lungs and the chest wall, causing collapse of the lung.

Newborn Period

The initial phase of life from birth to one month, focusing on adaptation to the external environment.