Multiple Choice
The nurse is having difficulty hearing his patient's apical pulse with his stethoscope.Which action will help the nurse hear the heartbeat more clearly?
A) Positioning the bell very lightly over the patient's sternum
B) Placing the diaphragm firmly against the patient's skin
C) Making sure that the earpieces fit loosely in the nurse's ear canals
D) Utilizing a stethoscope with the longest possible tubing
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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