During the auscultation of heart tones, you are uncertain whether the sound you hear is an S2 split. You should ask the patient to inhale deeply while listening at the ______ area
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
pulmonic
Splitting of S2 is greatest at the peak of inspiration and best heard at the pulmonic site.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.