Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 62%
Simulated
The nurse is assessing the client. At which area should the nurse place the stethoscope to best auscultate the clientÔÇÖs murmur associated with mitral regurgitation?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Mitral regurgitation is heard at the location of the mitral valve (line D) and should be auscultated with the bell of the stethoscope at the fifth intercostal space, left midclavicular line. The bell is used to auscultate low-pitched sounds. Lines A, B, and C correspond to aortic, pulmonic, and tricuspid valves, respectively.