Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 81%
Simulated
The experienced nurse understands that the student nurse may require additional instruction regarding proper respiratory assessment techniques when the nurse observes the student: (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct answer
B,C
Rationale
Rapid breathing (B) distorts breath sounds, and listening through clothing (C) reduces accuracy. Full respirations (A), slow deep breaths (D, ideally through the mouth), and assessing both phases (E) are correct techniques.