The nurse observes a student who is listening to a patient's lungs who is having no problems with breathing.Which action by the student indicates a need to review respiratory assessment skills?

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Listening only during inspiration indicates the student needs a review of respiratory assessment skills.At each placement of the stethoscope,listen to at least one cycle of inspiration and expiration.During chest auscultation,instruct the patient to breathe slowly and a little deeper than normal through the mouth.Auscultation should proceed from the lung apices to the bases,comparing opposite areas of the chest,unless the patient is in respiratory distress or will tire easily.If so,start at the bases (see Fig.26-7).Place the stethoscope over lung tissue,not over bony prominences.

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