To auscultate bowel sounds using a pressure-sensitive stethoscope with only one head, the nurse should:
A) Apply light pressure.
B) Apply firm pressure.
C) Hold it ½ inch off the surface of the abdomen.
D) Use another stethoscope.
B
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An example of battery is
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Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.