The bell of the stethoscope placed at the apex is more useful than the diaphragm for hearing:
a. a pericardial friction rub.
b. high-pitched murmurs.
c. presystolic gallops.
d. systolic ejection sounds.
A
Using the bell of the stethoscope at the apex is more useful for hearing low-pitched presystolic gallops. The patient should lie in the supine or left lateral recumbent position.
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