The nurse is assessing a patient with pericarditis. In order to hear a pericardial friction rub, which technique does the nurse use?
a. Place the diaphragm at the apex of the heart.
b. Place the diaphragm at the left lower sternal border.
c. Place the bell just below the left clavicle.
d. Place the bell at several points while the patient holds his or her breath.
Answer: d. Place the bell at several points while the patient holds his or her breath.
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