The Nurse Is Preparing to Assess the Pulmonic Area of a Client's

question 8

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing to assess the pulmonic area of a client's heart. Which anatomical location should the nurse place the bell of the stethoscope?

• A) Fourth intercostal space left sternal edge.
• B) Second intercostal space right sternal edge.
• C) Second intercostal space left sternal edge.
• D) Fifth intercostal space at the sternal border.

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