To auscultate for extra heart sounds in the mitral area,with what part of the stethoscope will the nurse listen?

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To auscultate for extra heart sounds in the mitral area, the nurse should use the bell of the stethoscope with the patient in the left lateral position. This is because the bell is better at picking up low frequency sounds, such as S3 and S4, which are often heard best in this position.

To Auscultate for Extra Heart Sounds in the Mitral Area,with