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

question 20

Multiple Choice

When listening to a patient's breath sounds,the nurse is unsure about a sound that is heard.The nurse should:

• A)notify the patient's physician immediately.
• B)document the sound exactly as it was heard.
• C)validate the data by asking a colleague 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:

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