The nurse is having difficulty hearing his patient's apical pulse with his stethoscope.Which of the following would best maximize the sound quality of what is heard through the stethoscope?
A) Positioning the diaphragm very lightly on the area to which he is listening
B) Placing the stethoscope chest piece directly on the patient's skin
C) Make sure that the earpieces fit loosely in the ear canals
D) Use a stethoscope with the longest tubing available
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