To auscultate breath sounds in the right middle lobe from the anterior aspect, the nurse should place the diaphragm of the stethoscope at which intercostal space?

a. Second
b. Third
c. Fourth
d. Fifth


D
The fifth intercostal space is the optimal position for auscultating the right middle lobe.

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