A nurse is assessing the carotid artery of a client with cardiovascular disease. The nurse performs this assessment by:
A. Palpating the carotid artery in the upper third of the neck
B. Palpating both arteries simultaneously to compare amplitude
C. Listening to the carotid artery, using the bell of the stethoscope to assess for bruits
D. Instructing the client to take slow, deep breaths while the nurse listens to the carotid artery
Ans: C. Listening to the carotid artery, using the bell of the stethoscope to assess for bruits
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