The Nurse Knows That Normal Splitting of the Second Heart

question 14

Multiple Choice

The nurse knows that normal splitting of the second heart sound is associated with:

• A) expiration.
• B) inspiration.
• C) exercise state.
• D) low resting heart rate.

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