Cardiac Disorders NCLEX Questions Nursing Practice Question
The nurse is told in report the client has aortic stenosis. Which anatomical position should the nurse auscultate to assess the murmur?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Aortic stenosis murmur is best heard at the second intercostal space, right sternal notch (A), where the aortic root is closest. Erb's point (B), left sternal notch (C), and fourth space (D) are for other murmurs.