The Nurse Is Assessing a Client's Precordium

question 12

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assessing a client's precordium. Which of the following should be included in this assessment? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Palpate the precordium.
• B) Palpate temperature and pulses of extremities.
• C) Assess blood pressure.
• D) Percuss the precordium.
• E) Auscultate heart sounds.
• F) Identify the location and timing of heart sounds.

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