When Listening to a Patient's Breath Sounds, the Nurse Is

question 7

Multiple Choice

When listening to a patient's breath sounds, the nurse is unsure of a sound that is heard. Which action should the nurse take next?

• A) Notify the patient's physician.
• B) Document the sound exactly as it was heard.
• C) Validate the data by asking another nurse to listen to the breath sounds.
• D) Assess again in 20 minutes to note whether the sound is still present.

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Definitions:

Behaviorism

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