When auscultating the S2 heart sound, the nurse understands that this heart sound:

a. Represents the beginning of systole.
b. Represents the closure of the aortic and pulmonic valves.
c. Is usually followed by the S3 heart sound.
d. May be heard as a split sound on exhalation in clients under age 40.


ANS: B

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