When Assessing a Newly Admitted Patient,the Nurse Notes a Murmur

question 6

Multiple Choice

When assessing a newly admitted patient,the nurse notes a murmur along the left sternal border. To acquire more information about the murmur,which action will the nurse take?

• A)Palpate the peripheral pulses.
• B)Determine the timing of the sound.
• C)Find the point of maximal impulse.
• D)Compare apical and radial pulse rates.

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