What technique should nurses use to auscultate the chest?
a. Pressing the bell firmly against the skin to hear sounds and vibrations
b. Using the bell of the stethoscope to hear breath sounds
c. Using the diaphragm of the stethoscope to heart sounds
d. Using the same size stethoscope for adults and infants
ANS: C
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