What actions should a nurse implement when auscultating a patient's chest? (Select all that apply.)
a. Use the diaphragm for assessing breath sounds.
b. Use the bell for assessing murmurs.
c. Apply earpieces pointing toward the ears.
d. Wet the chest hair with a cloth.
e. Press the diaphragm very firmly against the chest wall.
A, B, D
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 that could be misleading. The earpieces should be pointing toward the nose. The use of the diaphragm requires light pressure.
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