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Pea0909berry

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on: Jul 23, 2018
The nurse notes an S3 heart sound while performing an assessment on a patient admitted with an acute myocardial infarction. The nurse notifies the physician of the finding, which most likely suggests:
 
  a. Heart failure
  b. Coronary artery disease
  c. Hypertension
  d. Pulmonic stenosis

Question 2

The nurse notes a small pulsation at the fifth intercostal space midclavicular line. This should be documented as a:
 
  a. Thrill
  b. Murmur
  c. Normal finding
  d. Heave


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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A third heart sound, commonly referred to as S3, is heard with heart failure or volume overload. S4 heart sound may be auscultated with coronary artery disease, hypertension, and pulmonic stenosis.

Answer to Question 2

C
A small pulsation at the fifth intercostal space midclavicular line is known as the point of maximal impulse (PMI) and is considered a normal finding. A thrill is a vibration or pulsation palpated in any area except the PMI. A murmur occurs when structural defects in the heart's chambers or valves cause turbulent blood flow. A heave, which is a visible palpation, is associated with an enlarged ventricle.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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:D TYSM

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