Asked by Stephanie Pelaez on May 12, 2024
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The nurse is preparing to teach a class on cardiovascular assessment. When explaining a thrill, what should the nurse include in the teaching?
A) A vibration that is palpable
B) Palpated in the right epigastric area
C) Associated with ventricular hypertrophy
D) A murmur auscultated at the third intercostal space
Ventricular Hypertrophy
Enlargement and thickening of the walls of the heart's ventricles, often caused by high blood pressure or heart valve disease.
Right Epigastric Area
A specific abdominal area located on the right side above the navel, associated with organs such as part of the liver and gallbladder.
Murmur Auscultated
The sound heard through a stethoscope that indicates the turbulent flow of blood in the heart or great vessels.
- Comprehend the clinical presentations of heart and vascular system irregularities.
- Conduct and understand the procedures involved in auscultation and palpation for examining the heart.
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Dr Atul SinghMay 16, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
A thrill is a palpable vibration that signifies turbulent blood flow and accompanies loud murmurs. The absence of a thrill does not rule out the presence of a murmur.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the clinical presentations of heart and vascular system irregularities.
- Conduct and understand the procedures involved in auscultation and palpation for examining the heart.