A novice nurse is using the assessment technique of auscultation. What assessment finding can the nurse obtain with this method?
A) Size of the liver
B) Presence of peristalsis
C) Pupil reaction
D) Skin temperature

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Peristalsis (bowel sounds) are assessed by auscultation with a stethoscope. The size of the liver is determined with percussion, inspection yields pupil size, and skin temperature is assessed through palpation.

A Novice Nurse Is Using the Assessment Technique of Auscultation