Weak pulses, fetal heart activity, and vessel patency are all best assessed with which type of stethoscope?
A)Diaphragm end of an acoustic stethoscope
B)Electronic
C)Ultrasonic
D)Magnetic
E)Bell end of an acoustic stethoscope

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Only the ultrasonic stethoscope, the Doppler, can detect blood flow rather than amplify sounds, which is needed in assessing weak pulses, fetal heart activity, and vessel patency.

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