The nursing student is observing the LPN/LVN performing auscultation during a physical examination. Areas of the body for which auscultation is appropriate include: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Heart
2. Abdomen
3. Skull
4. Neck
5. Hands
1,2,4
Rationale: The nurse uses a stethoscope to listen to heart sounds
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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