The nurse is preparing to use a stethoscope for auscultation.Which statement is true regarding the diaphragm of the stethoscope? The diaphragm:
A) Is used to listen for high-pitched sounds.
B) Is used to listen for low-pitched sounds.
C) Should be lightly held against the person's skin to block out low-pitched sounds.
D) Should be lightly held against the person's skin to listen for extra heart sounds and murmurs.
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