The Nurse Notes That the Client's Apical Pulse Is Displaced

question 27

Multiple Choice

The nurse notes that the client's apical pulse is displaced to the left.What conclusion can be drawn from this assessment?

• A) This is a normal finding.
• B) The heart is hypertrophied.
• C) The left ventricle is contracted.
• D) The client has pulsus alternans.

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Definitions:

Hallucinations

Perceptions of objects, sounds, or sensations that appear real but are created by the mind, commonly associated with mental health conditions.

Apathy

A lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern about emotional, social, or physical life.

Tactile Hallucinations

Hallucinations involving the sensation of touch or physical contact, which is not based on external stimuli.

Disturbed Orientation

A condition where an individual has difficulty recognizing the time, place, or identity of people, often seen in cognitive disorders.