When Performing an Assessment of a Newly Admitted Patient, the Nurse

question 4

Multiple Choice

When performing an assessment of a newly admitted patient, the nurse notes a thrill along the left sternal border. To obtain more information about the cause of the thrill, which action will the nurse take next?

• A) Palpate the quality of the peripheral pulses.
• B) Compare the apical and radial pulse rates.
• C) Assess for murmurs.
• D) Locate the PMI.

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