2024 PN NCLEX Questions Nursing Practice Question
How should a nurse listen to the breath sounds of a client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Listening for at least one full respiration in each location on the chest ensures a comprehensive assessment of lung sounds, allowing the nurse to identify any abnormalities effectively.
Option A, asking the client to lie prone, may restrict lung expansion and is not standard practice for auscultation. Option B, having the client breathe through the nose, can limit the sounds heard, as mouth breathing generally provides clearer lung sounds. Option C, holding the bell of the stethoscope lightly against the chest, is incorrect; the diaphragm should be used and applied firmly to capture accurate breath sounds.