Which statements describe the proper technique for auscultating heart sounds? Select all that apply.
A) Auscultate in an orderly fashion, starting at the aortic area and proceeding to pulmonic, tricuspid, and mitral areas.
B) Listen for S1 first in all landmark areas, and then proceed to listening for S2 in all landmark areas.
C) Use the diaphragm of the stethoscope for normal sounds and the bell of the stethoscope to detect any extra sounds.
D) Rotate the starting point of landmarks at each patient assessment to detect any changes.
E) Perform cardiac auscultation from the patient's left side, whenever possible.
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