When Palpating the Chest, You Find the Point of Maximal

question 48

Multiple Choice

When palpating the chest, you find the point of maximal impulse (PMI) in the left midaxillary region. This can be indicative of:

• A) Normal PMI
• B) Congenital heart disease
• C) Ventricular hypertrophy
• D) Hypertension

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