Auscultation is the act of listening to internal body sounds, typically using a stethoscope, to assess the function of the heart, lungs, and other organs. It is a fundamental skill in nursing and medical practice used to detect abnormalities such as heart murmurs, lung crackles, or bowel sounds.
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