While Listening at the Mitral Area,the Nurse Notes Abnormal Heart

question 4

Multiple Choice

While listening at the mitral area,the nurse notes abnormal heart sounds at the patient's fifth intercostal space,midclavicular line. After listening to the audio clip,describe how the nurse will document the assessment finding.

• A)S3 gallop heard at the aortic area
• B)Systolic murmur noted at mitral area
• C)Diastolic murmur noted at tricuspid area
• D)Pericardial friction rub heard at the apex

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