While Performing a Cardiovascular Assessment on a Patient with Suspected

question 2

Multiple Choice

While performing a cardiovascular assessment on a patient with suspected left-sided congestive heart failure,the nurse is unable to palpate the point of maximal impulse (PMI) with the patient lying supine.What might her next step be?

• A) Have the patient turn onto his left side.
• B) Have the patient lean forward.
• C) Have the patient move to a sitting position.
• D) Palpate the PMI to the right of the midclavicular line.