During the nursing report, the nurse receives information that a newly admitted patient has an S3 gallop sound. What is the best technique for the nurse to follow when auscultating the gallop?
A) Position the patient on the left side and listen with the bell of the stethoscope lightly against the chest.
B) Position the patient supine and listen with a Doppler.
C) Position the patient on the right side and listen with the diaphragm of the stethoscope held firmly against the chest.
D) Position the patient in the Trendelenburg position, and the gallop will be audible without a stethoscope.
Ans: A
Feedback: An S3 gallop sound is heard only with the bell of the stethoscope placed very lightly again the chest. It is heard best with the patient lying on the left side.
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