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1
Q

What must you remember?

A

explain to patient why and gain consent
clean stethoscope
slow deep breaths in and out through mouth
warm patient about hyperventilation

2
Q

What sounds can interfere with assessment?

A
movement on skin
clothing
oral cavity sounds
firm contact on the skin
blow nose
cough
hairy skin
shivering
water in tubing
external sound sounds
3
Q

How to do it

A

varying with inspiration and expiration

varying from side to side