The nurse is auscultating the area to the right of the sternum at the second intercostal space. The nurse is listening to which of the following valves?
1. Aortic
2. Mitral
3. Tricuspid
4. Pulmonic
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The aortic area is the second intercostal space to the right of the sternum. The pulmonic area is the second intercostal space on the left side of the sternum. The tricuspid area is the fifth intercostal space on the left side of the sternum. The mitral area is the fifth intercostal space at the midclavicular line on the left side of the pericardium.
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