A nurse is assessing the apical heart rate of a healthy person. In order to hear the heart beats loud and clear, where should the nurse place the stethoscope?
A) Slightly below the left nipple
B) Over the sternum at the midpoint between the nipples
C) Four inches below the left clavicle
D) On the center of the rib cage
A
Feedback:
The heart beats are best heard or felt in a healthy client slightly below the left nipple in line with the middle of the clavicle. The nurse does not place the stethoscope on the center of the rib cage, between the nipples, or 4 in. below the left clavicle to accurately assess the apical heart rate of a healthy person.
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