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The nurse hears a quiet murmur immediately after placing the stethoscope on the chest. Documentation of grading for this murmur would include A) Grade 1 B) Grade 3 C) Grade 2 D) Grade 4 ANSWER C When performing an adult cardiac examination and listening to the S1 and S2, the nurse may (Select all that apply.) A) listen with the pediatric head of a dual-use stethoscope B) use the bell of the stethoscope pressed firmly on the chest C) use the diaphragm of the stethoscope D) press the bell lightly on the chest wall ANSWER B, C When evaluating the jugular venous pressure in a patient with known coronary artery disease, the nurse explains to the patient that the JVP measures the pressure in the A) Right Atrium B) Left Atrium C) Right Ventricle D) Left Ventricle ANSWER A A patient with prehypertension is in the clinic for counseling. All lifestyle modifications are important in preventing or managing hypertension. Which modification would be the best to implement first for this patient? A) Regular exercise for at least 30 minutes per day B) Smoking Cessation