The Nurse Is Attempting to Detect a Pericardial Friction Rub

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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