The aortic area for auscultation is found at the:
A. Second intercostal space on the right side
B. Second intercostal space on the left side
C. Third intercostal space (Erb's point)
D. Fourth intercostal space along the sternum
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A. The aortic area is at the second intercostal space on the client's right.
B. The pulmonic area is at the second intercostal space on left.
C. The second pulmonic area is found by moving down left side of sternum to the third intercostal space, also referred to as Erb's point.
D. The tricuspid area is located at the fourth left intercostal space along the sternum.
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