How does the nurse accurately assess bowel sounds?
a. Press the diaphragm of the stethoscope firmly against the abdomen in each quadrant.
b. Hold the diaphragm of the stethoscope lightly against the abdomen in each quadrant.
c. Press the bell of the stethoscope firmly against the abdomen in each quadrant.
d. Hold the bell of the stethoscope lightly against the abdomen in each quadrant.
ANS: B
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