The nurse is preparing to conduct a cardiac assessment for a pediatric client. Which location will the nurse use when auscultating the apical pulse?
A) At the fifth intercostal space
B) At the left nipple
C) At the right nipple
D) At the 8th intercostal space
Answer: B
When assessing a pediatric client, it may be more beneficial to auscultate the apical pulse in the area of the left nipple. The other answer options are not appropriate.
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