To Auscultate the Breath Sounds of a Patient Correctly, the Nurse

To auscultate the breath sounds of a patient correctly, the nurse should:

A) inspect the chest wall for characteristics of movements and respirations.
B) use a stethoscope and properly position the earpieces and diaphragm.
C) percuss the chest by quickly tapping on the chest wall surface to produce sounds.
D) touch the chest wall and note the texture, temperature, and moisture of the skin.