Assessment of heart sounds begins by locating the aortic area. This area is found at the:
1. second left intercostal space close to the sternum.
2. second right intercostal space close to the sternum.
3. third left intercostal space close to the sternum.
4. third right intercostal space close to the sternum.
ANS: 2
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