The nurse educator is teaching a group of nursing students the correct assessment of heart murmurs. Which part of the stethoscope will the educator press against the client's chest during this assessment?
1. A.
2. B.
3. C.
4. D.
Correct Answer: 2
The bell of the stethoscope is used to assess murmurs. The diaphragm of the stethoscope is used to assess normal heart sounds. The earpieces fit into both ears to allow the nurse to hear sounds when auscultating. The earpieces are not placed against the client's chest during auscultation. The tubing length can distort sound; however, this is not placed against the client's chest during auscultation.
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