When positioning a patient to listen to breath sounds, the nurse is correctly aware that which of the following lobes can only be heard by anterior or lateral auscultation?
A) Left upper lobe
B) Left lower lobe
C) Right upper lobe
D) Right middle lobe
E) Right lower lobe

Question

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The right middle lobe of the lung is best heard from the anterior or lateral chest wall. The other lobes can be auscultated either from the front, back, or lateral positions, but the right middle lobe's specific location makes it most accessible for auscultation from the front or side.

When Positioning a Patient to Listen to Breath Sounds, the Nurse