A nurse is performing an assessment on a client diagnosed with aortic stenosis. At which location will the nurse hear the client's murmur best?
A) Right sternal border, second intercostal space
B) Left sternal border, second intercostal space
C) Right sternal border, third intercostal space
D) Left sternal border, third to fifth intercostal space
Answer: A
The murmur associated with aortic stenosis is auscultated on the right sternal border, second intercostal space.
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