Which of the following occurs when firm pressure is used to apply the stethoscope's bell endpiece to the skin?
A)It transmits low-pitched sounds.
B)It functionally converts to a diaphragm endpiece.
C)Assessment findings are more accurate.
D)Most sounds are occluded.
E)Abnormally low sounds are better transmitted.

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Applying firm pressure to the bell endpiece causes the skin to act as a diaphragm, obliterating the low-pitched sounds.

Which of the Following Occurs When Firm Pressure Is Used