A nurse, preparing to auscultate breath sounds, correctly positions the patient in the most favorable position, which is

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The high Fowler position is the most favorable position for auscultating breath sounds because it allows maximum lung expansion and is the most comfortable position for the patient. This position involves having the patient sitting upright with their legs hanging down, and their arms resting on a table or in their lap.

A Nurse, Preparing to Auscultate Breath Sounds, Correctly Positions the Patient