The nurse auscultating the patient's chest will (select all that apply):
1. use the diaphragm for assessing breath sounds.
2. use the bell for assessing murmurs.
3. apply earpieces pointing toward the ears.
4. wet the chest hair with a cloth.
5. press the diaphragm very firmly against the chest wall.
1, 2, 4
A diaphragm is used to hear high-pitched sounds and a bell is used to hear low-pitched sounds. Chest hair is moistened to diminish cracking sounds, which could be misleading. The earpieces should be pointing toward the nose. The use of the diaphragm requires a light pressure.
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