Which of the following statements accurately represents a characteristic of the third or fourth heart sound?
A) S3 is considered normal in children and young adults and abnormal in middle-aged and older adults.
B) S3 is best heard with the stethoscope bell at the mitral area, with the patient lying on the right side.
C) S4 is the fourth heart sound, represented by "lub-dub-dee."
D) S4 is considered normal in children and adults, but abnormal in older adults.
A
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