To hear a soft murmur or bruit, which of the following may be necessary?
A) Asking the patient to hold her breath
B) Asking the patient in the next bed to turn down the TV
C) Checking your stethoscope for air leaks
D) All of the above
D) All of the above
All examiners should carefully search for soft murmurs and bruits. These can have great clinical significance. A quiet patient and room, as well as an intact stethoscope, will greatly increase your ability to hear soft sounds.
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