Cardiovascular Pharmacology NCLEX RN Nursing Practice Question
Which of the following heart sounds would the nurse expect to auscultate in a client with systolic heart failure? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: S1 is a normal heart sound. B: Incorrect - S2 is a normal heart sound. C: Correct - S3 is associated with systolic heart failure due to rapid ventricular filling. D: Incorrect - S4 is linked to diastolic dysfunction, not systolic failure. E: Incorrect - Pleural friction rub indicates pleural inflammation, not heart failure.