Where Should the Stethoscope Be Placed When Taking an Apical

question 6

Multiple Choice

Where should the stethoscope be placed when taking an apical pulse?

• A)Posterior portion of the heart  
• B)Fifth intercostal space at the midclavicular line  
• C)Fourth intercostal space at the midclavicular line  
• D)Fifth intercostal space at the midsternal line  
• E)Fourth intercostal space at the midaxillary line

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