A nurse is auscultating the lungs of a healthy male client and hears crackles on inspiration. What action can the nurse take to ensure this is an accurate finding?
a. Make sure the diaphragm of the stethoscope is used rather than the bell
b. Prevent the stethoscope from moving by placing it firmly against chest hair
c. Ask the client not to talk while the nurse is listening to the lungs
d. Change the client's position to ensure accurate sounds
ANS: B
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