In Assessing the Carotid Arteries of an Older Patient with Cardiovascular

question 7

Multiple Choice

In assessing the carotid arteries of an older patient with cardiovascular disease,the nurse would:

• A)palpate the artery in the upper one third of the neck.
• B)listen with the bell of the stethoscope to assess for bruits.
• C)palpate both arteries simultaneously to compare amplitude.
• D)instruct patient to take slow deep breaths during auscultation.

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