The nurse is assessing an adult patient's heart sounds. In which order should the nurse hear the sounds?
1. S1, then S2
2. S2, then S3
3. S3, then S4
4. S2, then S1
Correct Answer: 1
The normal sequence of heart sounds is S1, then S2. S3 and S4 are considered abnormal heart sounds in adults.
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