The Nurse Is Attempting to Detect a Pericardial Friction Rub

question 3

Multiple Choice

The nurse is attempting to detect a pericardial friction rub on a patient.Which actions will help the nurse in gathering this data during auscultation? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Have the patient sit up.
• B) Have the patient lie flat.
• C) Have the patient lean forward.
• D) Listen to the posterior of the chest.
• E) Instruct patient to hold breath as listening.
• F) Have the patient deep breathe as listening.

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