How should a nurse distinguish a grade 5 heart murmur from a grade 6 heart murmur?

1. A grade 5 heart murmur is heard with the diaphragm of a stethoscope, while a grade 6 heart murmur is heard with the bell of a stethoscope.
2. A grade 5 heart murmur may be heard when a stethoscope is partly off the chest wall, while a grade 6 heart murmur is heard when a stethoscope is off the chest wall.
3. A grade 5 heart murmur is moderately loud, while a grade 6 heart murmur is loud and has a palpable thrill.
4. A grade 5 heart murmur is faint, while a grade 6 heart murmur is moderately loud.


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