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Aliaa Alrefai
on Oct 31, 2024
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The nurse is preparing to auscultate the abdomen. How should the nurse proceed?
A) Warm the endpiece of the stethoscope by placing it in warm water.
B) Leave the gown on the patient to ensure that he or she does not get chilled during the examination.
C) Ensure that the bell side of the stethoscope is turned to the "on" position.
D) Check the temperature of the room and offer blankets to the patient if he or she feels cold.
Auscultate
The act of listening to the internal sounds of the body, typically using a stethoscope, as part of a medical examination.
Stethoscope Endpiece
The part of a stethoscope that is placed against the patient's skin to listen to internal body sounds, such as heartbeats and breathing.
Bell Side
The larger, concave side of a stethoscope used for listening to lower-pitched sounds in the body such as heart murmurs.
- Incorporate patient comfort and safety measures during physical examinations, understanding the use of standard precautions.
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Learning Objectives
- Incorporate patient comfort and safety measures during physical examinations, understanding the use of standard precautions.