In Assessing for an S₄ Heart Sound, What Part of the Stethoscope

question 19

Multiple Choice

In assessing for an S₄ heart sound, what part of the stethoscope should the nurse use and in what location?

• A) Bell of the stethoscope at the base with the patient leaning forward
• B) Diaphragm of the stethoscope in the aortic area with the patient sitting
• C) Diaphragm of the stethoscope in the pulmonic area with the patient supine
• D) Bell of the stethoscope at the apex with the patient in the left lateral position

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