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saraeharris

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An older adult patient is admitted to the critical care unit with uncontrolled hypertension. The patient's point of maximal impulse (PMI) is enlarged and displaced laterally. Which is the normal size of the left ventricular impulse (LVI)?
 
  1) <1 cm
  2) No greater than 2 cm
  3) Between 3 and 4 cm
  4) >4 cm

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Which action by the nurse will allow bruits to be heard most accurately?
 
  1) Using a fetoscope
  2) Using the diaphragm of the stethoscope
  3) Using the bell of the stethoscope
  4) Using the unassisted ear


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Rilsmarie951

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: 2

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 3


saraeharris

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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