CARDIAC ASSESSMENT NCLEX PREP EXAM | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+

The Nurse is assessing a client who has a low-pitches murmur. What is the most appropriate way for the nurse to position the client to auscultate this murmur Correct Answer: On the left lateral side using the bell of the stethoscope. During a cardiovascular assessment the nurse finds a bluish tinge on the clients lips, fingers, and toes. what is the appropriate documentation for this finding? Correct Answer: Central and peripheral cyanosis When evaluating a client's circulation the nurse should include which assessments? Select all that apply. Correct Answer: Palpation of pulses, Skin temperature of bilateral extremities, Skin color, Hair on the legs and feet During a cardiovascular assessment the nurse notes that the client has a heart rhythm with a pause after each beat and a skip every third beat. What is the appropriate interpretation of this findings? Correct Answer: Regularly Irregula