When palpating a thrill on the precordium, the nurse recognizes that this sign is associated with which cardiac condition?
1. Severe valve stenosis
2. Cardiomyopathy
3. Stenosis of the carotid arteries
4. Aortic aneurysm
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Rationale 1: A palpable thrill over the precordium is indicative of valvular disorders such as stenosis.
Rationale 2: A thrill is not present merely when the heart is enlarged.
Rationale 3: Stenosis of the carotid arteries would produce a thrill palpable on the neck over the carotid arteries, not the precordium.
Rationale 4: Increased pulsations in the aortic area are indicative of an aortic aneurysm.
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