During Auscultation of the Breath Sounds of an Adult Male

question 4

Multiple Choice

During auscultation of the breath sounds of an adult male client, the nurse hears crackling sounds over most of the chest. Which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?

• A) Document this as abnormal.
• B) Wet the chest hair before auscultating the chest.
• C) Place the diaphragm on top of the client's shirt.
• D) Switch from the diaphragm to the bell.

Recognize the importance of environmental factors and community infrastructure in disease prevention.

Understand the historical development of public health initiatives and their impact on community health.

Analyze the role of government and non-governmental organizations in the advancement of public health.

Identify key figures and their contributions to public health and nursing.

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Definitions:

Fluctuation

Variations or changes in level, amount, or value over a period of time, often seen in financial contexts like markets or interest rates.

Obscurity

Denotes a state of being unknown, unclear, or difficult to understand, often resulting from lack of visibility or clarity.

Haphazardness

The quality of lacking any obvious principle of organization, resulting in randomness or disorder.

Communication Channels

The mediums through which information and messages are transmitted within an organization, including verbal, nonverbal, written, and digital forms.