The nurse is performing tracheostomy care for a client who underwent a laryngectomy for laryngeal cancer. During the procedure, the client begins to cough and is unable to clear the secretions. After the nurse suctions the airway, which finding indicates the intervention was effective?

A) Correct - The absence of coarse crackles indicates that the airway has been cleared of secretions effectively, and the lung sounds are clearer. B) Incorrect - An increase in respiratory rate could indicate distress rather than the effectiveness of the intervention. C) Incorrect - An increase in breath sounds may not necessarily indicate the effectiveness of the intervention, as the quality of breath sounds matters more than the increase. D) Incorrect - The absence of fine crackles might not directly indicate the effectiveness of the intervention, as other factors can influence lung sounds.