Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 78%
Simulated
When assessing the heart, the nurse inspects and palpitates which of the following?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
When assessing the heart, the nurse inspects and palpates the precordium, the area of the chest overlying the heart, and the point of maximal impulse (PMI), where the heartbeat is strongest. This helps evaluate the heart's size, shape, and any abnormalities. The peritoneum is unrelated to heart assessment.