To correctly auscultate the patient's breath sounds, the nurse will:
A) Listen to at least one full respiration in each location.
B) Listen as the patient inhales and then go to the next site during exhalation.
C) Instruct the patient to breathe in and out rapidly while listening to the breath sounds.
D) If the patient is modest, listen to sounds over his or her clothing or hospital gown.
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