The nurse hears high-pitched swooshing sounds over the carotid artery on the right side. What is this sound indicative of?

A. Gallops: Gallops are additional heart sounds heard with a stethoscope that are not related to the carotid artery. B. Murmurs: Murmurs are abnormal heart sounds related to the heart valves and are typically heard over the precordium rather than the carotid artery. C. Bruits: Bruits are abnormal, high-pitched swooshing sounds caused by turbulent blood flow in an artery, often indicative of arterial narrowing or blockages. D. Normal findings: High-pitched swooshing sounds over the carotid artery are not normal and typically warrant further investigation for potential vascular issues.