Put the steps in order for auscultating the carotid arteries…

Put the steps in order for auscultating the carotid arteries for a bruit (1–6). (Enter the number of each step in the proper sequence. Do not use punctuation or spaces. Example: 1234.) ____1. Auscultate for a bruit when the patient is holding his or her breath. ____2. Document your findings. ____3. Tell the patient to exhale. ____4. Explain the technique to the patient. ____5. Ask the patient to breathe in and hold it. ____6. Repeat on the opposite side.