A nurse is auscultating for crackles on a client who has pneumonia. Which of the following anterior chest wall locations should the nurse auscultate? (You will find hot spots to select in the artwork below. Select only the hot spot that corresponds to your answer.)

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A.   This area corresponds to the trachea which produces bronchial breath sounds which are inconsistent with lower airway disease as expected in pneumonia.
B.   This area corresponds to the right upper lung lobe which is accurate for auscultation for abnormal breath sounds such as crackles.
C.   This area corresponds to the right upper quadrant for auscultation for bowel sounds.
D.   This area corresponds to the cardiac region which is more accurate for auscultation of heart sounds.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Fibromyalgia is not a contraindication for combination oral contraceptives.
B. Fibrocystic breast disease is not a contraindication, though it may require monitoring.
C. Renal calculi are not a contraindication for oral contraceptive use.
D. Hypertension is a contraindication because it increases the risk of cardiovascular complications when using combination oral contraceptives.

A. Apply the largest cuff available. B. Use the palpatory method to determine blood pressure. C. Place the arm above the level of the client's heart. D. Deflate the cuff quickly.

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Applying the largest cuff available is important for accurate measurement, but it won’t help with
difficulty auscultating sounds.
B. The palpatory method allows the nurse to estimate systolic blood pressure by palpating the pulse while inflating the cuff, which can help avoid difficulties with auscultation.
C. Placing the arm above the level of the heart could result in inaccurate blood pressure readings.
D. Deflating the cuff too quickly can result in inaccurate readings and may also cause discomfort.

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A nurse is auscultating for crackles on a client who has pneumonia. Which of the following anterior chest wall locations should the nurse auscultate? (You will find hot spots to select in the artwork below. Select only the hot spot that corresponds to your answer.)

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