Before Auscultating the Abdomen for the Presence of Bowel Sounds

question 9

Multiple Choice

Before auscultating the abdomen for the presence of bowel sounds on a patient,the nurse should:

• A) warm the end piece of the stethoscope by placing it in warm water.
• B) leave the gown on so that the patient does not get chilled during the examination.
• C) make sure that the bell side of the stethoscope is turned to the "on" position.
• D) check the temperature of the room and offer blankets to the patient if he or she feels cold.

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