Multiple Choice
To perform anterior thoracic auscultation,you would
A) use the bell of the stethoscope.
B) instruct the patient to breathe deeply and slowly through the nose.
C) shave areas of coarse chest hair to avoid sound distortion.
D) ask the patient to displace the breast tissue when necessary to auscultate the lungs.
Correct Answer:
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