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The nurse performing a physical assessment of a client’s cardiac system is auscultating the carotid arteries for the presence of bruits. What sound would the nurse expect to hear if a bruit is present?
A.   A swishing sound resulting from narrowing of the artery
B.   A pulsating sound resulting from increased arterial pressure
C.   A whistling sound resulting from a stiff noncompliant artery
D.   A gurgling sound resulting from blood bypassing an aneurysm
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9 years ago
Thank you for this, it helped me understand it perfectly.
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9 years ago
Welcome Slight Smile
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9 years ago
ok have a big test on cardiac any help would be greatful
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9 years ago
swishing sounds from narrowing arteries. you should google it. actually hearing the sounds helped me remember  Slight Smile
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