Ati nurs 190191 physical assessment proctored exam
The nurse performs an admission assessment on a client admitted with chest pain. The nurse knows that using the bell of the stethoscope is appropriate to auscultate for which type of sounds?
Explanation & Rationale
A. The bell of the stethoscope is used to detect low-pitched sounds such as heart murmurs (S3 and S4). B. Breath sounds are typically auscultated using the diaphragm of the stethoscope. C. Normal heart sounds (S1, S2) are best heard using the diaphragm of the stethoscope. D. Bowel sounds are auscultated using the diaphragm, not the bell.
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