While performing a focused assessment, a nurse listens to a patient's heart and lung sounds. This is an example of an assessment technique called
A) Palpation.
B) Inspection.
C) Percussion.
D) Auscultation.

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The technique of listening to heart and lung sounds is called auscultation. Palpation refers to feeling with the hands, inspection involves observation with the eyes, and percussion involves tapping on the body to produce sound.

While Performing a Focused Assessment, a Nurse Listens to a Patient's