Multiple Choice
A nurse is having difficulty auscultating a patient's heart sounds because the lung sounds are too loud. What does the nurse ask the patient to do to improve hearing the heart sounds?
A) Lie in a supine position.
B) Cough.
C) Hold his or her breath for a few seconds.
D) Sit up and lean forward.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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