While Performing a Physical Assessment on an Adult Client, the Nurse

question 7

Multiple Choice

While performing a physical assessment on an adult client, the nurse identifies an unfamiliar heart sound. The nurse suspects that this is a murmur. Which nursing action is most appropriate?

• A) Informing the client of "the abnormality."
• B) Stopping the assessment and referring the client to the healthcare provider immediately.
• C) Bring in another examiner to assess the finding.
• D) Documenting the finding and reassessing at the client's next visit.

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