Which of the Following Techniques Should the Nurse Use to Assess

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following techniques should the nurse use to assess the client with pericarditis for the presence of a pericardial friction rub?

• A)Auscultate with the stethoscope diaphragm at the lower left sternal border.
• B)Listen for a rumbling, low-pitched, systolic sound over the left anterior chest.
• C)Feel the precordial area with the palm of the hand to detect vibration with cardiac contraction.
• D)Ask the client to stop breathing during auscultation to distinguish the sound from a pleural friction rub.

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