The Nurse Is Preparing to Assess the Apical Pulse

question 5

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing to assess the apical pulse.At which location should the nurse listen to obtain an accurate apical pulse on an adult patient?

• A) At the fifth intercostal space at the left sternal border
• B) At the fifth left intercostal space at the midclavicular line
• C) At the second intercostal space at the left midclavicular line
• D) At the second right intercostal space at the midclavicular line

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