You Are Auscultating a Patient's Chest

question 14

Multiple Choice

You are auscultating a patient's chest. The sounds are not clear, and you are having difficulty distinguishing between respirations and heartbeats. What technique can you use to facilitate your assessment?

• A)Anticipate the next sounds.
• B)Isolate each cycle segment.
• C)Listen to all sounds together.
• D)Move the stethoscope clockwise.
• E)Ask the patient to whisper his or her name.

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