While auscultating a patient's neck, the nurse hears a soft, low-pitch, rushing sound. Which conclusion by the nurse is most accurate?
1) Narrowing of the internal or external jugular vein
2) Dilation of the internal or external jugular vein
3) Narrowing of the carotid or temporal artery
4) Dilation of the carotid or temporal artery
ANS: 3
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