Question

during auscultation, the nurse hears a soft humming sound. the nurse should document this as a multiple choice gallop. murmur. rub. bruit.

Explanation:

A bruit is a soft - humming or blowing sound heard during auscultation, often due to turbulent blood flow. A gallop is an abnormal heart sound rhythm. A murmur is a blowing or swooshing sound related to heart valve function. A rub is a grating sound, often due to friction between tissues.

Answer:

D. bruit