Prioritization: Place the following descriptions of the phasesof Korotkoff sounds in order from Phase I to Phase V.a. Characterized by muffled or swishing sounds that maytemporarily disappear; also known as the auscultatory gapb. Characterized by distinct, loud sounds as the blood flowsrelatively freely through an increasingly open arteryc. The last sound heard before a period of continuous silence,known as the second diastolic pressure d. Characterized by the first appearance of faint but clear tap-ping sounds that gradually increase in intensity; known as the systolic pressuree. Characterized by a distinct, abrupt, muffling sound witha soft, blowing quality; considered to be the first diastolicpressure

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Prioritization: Place the following descriptions of the phases
of Korotkoff sounds in order from Phase I to Phase V.
a. Characterized by muffled or swishing sounds that may
temporarily disappear; also known as the auscultatory gap
b. Characterized by distinct, loud sounds as the blood flows
relatively freely through an increasingly open artery
c. The last sound heard before a period of continuous silence,
known as the second diastolic pressure

d. Characterized by the first appearance of faint but clear tap-
ping sounds that gradually increase in intensity; known as

the systolic pressure
e. Characterized by a distinct, abrupt, muffling sound with
a soft, blowing quality; considered to be the first diastolic
pressure

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