The nurse who is performing a physical assessment is preparing to auscultate breath sounds.Which position is most favorable position for performing the assessment of breath sounds?
A)Supine position
B)Low Fowler position
C)Semi-Fowler position
D)High Fowler position

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The High Fowler position, where the patient is sitting up at a 90-degree angle, is most favorable for auscultating breath sounds because it allows for maximum lung expansion and makes it easier to hear the breath sounds throughout all lung fields.

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