What does a carotid bruit heard on auscultation indicate?
A. A normal finding in adults recovering from a carotid endarterectomy
B. An evolving embolus
C. A narrowing of the carotid artery because of atherosclerosis of the vessel
D. A complete occlusion of the carotid artery
Answer: C. A narrowing of the carotid artery because of atherosclerosis of the vessel
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