While Performing a Cardiovascular Assessment on a Patient with Suspected

question 6

Multiple Choice

While performing a cardiovascular assessment on a patient with suspected left-sided congestive heart failure,the nurse is unable to palpate the PMI with the patient lying supine.What might her next step be?

• A)Have the patient turn onto his left side.
• B)Have the patient lean forward.
• C)Have the patient move to a sitting position.
• D)Palpate the PMI to the right of the midclavicular line.

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