Hesi rn health assessment proctored exam
When assessing heart sounds of a client with rheumatic valvular heart disease, where should the nurse place the stethoscope to auscultate the tricuspid valve?
Explanation & Rationale
A. The fifth intercostal space, midclavicular line, is the location for auscultating the mitral valve. B. The third left intercostal space is typically used for the pulmonic valve. C. The tricuspid valve is best auscultated at the left fourth intercostal space near the left sternal border. D. The second right intercostal space is used to listen to the aortic valve.
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