While listening at the mitral area, the nurse notes abnormal heart sounds at the patient's fifth in-tercostal space, midclavicular line. After listening to the audio clip, describe how the nurse will document the assessment finding.
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a. S3 gallop heard at the aortic area
b. Systolic murmur noted at mitral area
c. Diastolic murmur noted at tricuspid area
d. Pericardial friction rub heard at the apex
Question 2
When the nurse is screening patients for possible peripheral arterial disease, indicate where the posterior tibial artery will be palpated.
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
