Question

question 53 flag question which physical assessment technique requires the nurse to tap on the clients body to hear sounds? answers: a - d a palpation b percussion c auscultation d inspection

Explanation:

Palpation involves touching and feeling. Percussion is tapping the body to produce sounds. Auscultation uses a stethoscope to listen to internal sounds. Inspection is visual examination. The technique of tapping to hear sounds is percussion.

Answer:

B. Percussion