At what anatomic location would you assess the apical impulse?
a) left midclavicular, fifth intercostal space
b) left substernal, sixth intercostal space
c) righ midaxillary, second intercostal space
d) right nipple line, any intercostal space
Answer: a) left midclavicular, fifth intercostal space
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