The nurse is preparing to conduct an assessment of the heart. Which of the following areas would the nurse place the stethoscope for auscultation? (Select all that apply.)
1. Aortic
2. Pulmonic
3. Tricuspid
4. Abdomen
5. Mitral
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: All options except 4 are areas the nurse would place the stethoscope when auscultating heart sounds.
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