Multiple Choice
During the examination, offering some brief teaching about the patient's body or the examiner's findings is often appropriate.Which one of these statements by the nurse is most appropriate?
A) "Your atrial dysrhythmia is under control."
B) "You have pitting edema and mild varicosities."
C) "Your pulse is 80 beats per minute, which is within the normal range."
D) "I'm using my stethoscope to listen for any crackles, wheezes, or rubs."
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