Title: If a low-pitched murmur is suspected with prior assessment, which of the following is the best ... Post by: Ahmedempty on Jan 18, 2018 If a low-pitched murmur is suspected with prior assessment, which of the following is the best position for the client when the nurse auscultates the apical site?
a. Sitting up b. Standing c. Lying on the left side d. Dorsal recumbent Title: If a low-pitched murmur is suspected with prior assessment, which of the following is the best ... Post by: JR251203 on Jan 18, 2018 C
Positioning the client onto the left side brings the heart closer to the chest wall. Sitting upright is used for assessing lung expansion and symmetry of the upper extremities. Standing is not the best position for auscultating a heart murmur. The dorsal recumbent position is best used for abdominal assessment. |