The Nurse Is Preparing to Perform a Screening Physical Examination

question 9

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing to perform a screening physical examination for a patient. The assessment technique that will require a stethoscope is

• A) inspection.
• B) percussion.
• C) auscultation.
• D) palpation.

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