What Technique Is Appropriate When Auscultating the Central and Peripheral

question 32

Multiple Choice

What technique is appropriate when auscultating the central and peripheral arteries for bruits?

• A) Use the bell of the stethoscope.
• B) Use the diaphragm of the stethoscope.
• C) Auscultate while the patient inhales deeply.
• D) Palpate the radial pulse during auscultation.

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