Which of the following occurs when firm pressure is used to apply the stethoscope's bell endpiece to the skin?

a. It transmits low-pitched sounds.
b. It functionally converts to a diaphragm endpiece.
c. Assessment findings are more accurate.
d. Most sounds are occluded.


B
Applying firm pressure to the bell endpiece causes the skin to act as a diaphragm, obliterating the low-pitched sounds.

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