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Wayne Anderson
on Oct 19, 2024
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The nurse notes an S3 heart sound while performing an assessment on a patient admitted with an acute myocardial infarction.The nurse notifies the physician of the finding,which most likely suggests:
A) Heart failure
B) Coronary artery disease
C) Hypertension
D) Pulmonic stenosis
Acute Myocardial Infarction
A medical condition characterized by the sudden blockage of blood flow to a part of the heart, causing heart muscle damage or death, commonly known as a heart attack.
Pulmonic Stenosis
A heart valve disorder that involves narrowing of the pulmonary valve, leading to restricted blood flow from the right ventricle to the pulmonary artery.
- Acquire the ability to understand and assess significant signs and findings from physical examinations in adults.
- Familiarize yourself with the pathophysiological underpinnings of typical health conditions affecting adults.
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Learning Objectives
- Acquire the ability to understand and assess significant signs and findings from physical examinations in adults.
- Familiarize yourself with the pathophysiological underpinnings of typical health conditions affecting adults.