The Cardiac Sonographer Should Palpate the Patient's Chest to Detect

question 12

Multiple Choice

The cardiac sonographer should palpate the patient's chest to detect the point of maximal impulse when using the _________________ view.

• A) suprasternal
• B) subcostal
• C) parasternal
• D) apical

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