While giving a history, a client reports that he has coronary artery disease with ventricular hypertrophy. Based on these data, what finding would the nurse expect during assessment?
a. S4 heart sound
b. Clubbing of fingers
c. Splitting of the S1 heart sound
d. Pericardial friction rub
ANS: A
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