A nurse is having difficulty auscultating the heart for sounds of a client because the lung sounds are too loud. What action does the nurse take to hear the heart sounds?
a. Asking the client lie in a supine position
b. Asking the client to cough to clear the airways
c. Asking the client to hold his breath for a few seconds
d. Asking the client to sit up and lean forward
ANS: C
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