Which of the following represent proper chest auscultation technique?
1) The practitioner should begin auscultation at the lung bases.
2) The patient should be instructed to breathe through an open mouth.
3) The patient should be placed in a comfortable upright position.
4) The patient should avoid deeply inhaling because it can mask certain lung sounds.

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1) Starting auscultation at the lung bases is a proper technique as it allows the practitioner to hear the lower lobes first and then move up the chest. 
2) Instructing the patient to breathe through an open mouth is proper technique as it ensures clear and unobstructed passage of air. 
3) Placing the patient in an upright position is proper technique as it allows for maximal lung expansion and better auscultation. 
4) The patient should be instructed to take deep breaths as it allows for clearer differentiation of lung sounds. Therefore, this option is not a proper technique.

Which of the Following Represent Proper Chest Auscultation Technique