To accurately assess bowel sounds, the nurse uses the:

a. Diaphragm of the stethoscope pressed firmly against the abdomen in each quadrant.
b. Diaphragm of the stethoscope held lightly against the abdomen in each quadrant.
c. Bell of the stethoscope pressed firmly against the abdomen in each quadrant.
d. Bell of the stethoscope held lightly against the abdomen in each quadrant.


ANS: B

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