Multiple Choice
The nurse is preparing to assess the apical pulse.At which location should the nurse listen to obtain an accurate apical pulse on an adult patient?
A) At the fifth intercostal space at the left sternal border
B) At the fifth left intercostal space at the midclavicular line
C) At the second intercostal space at the left midclavicular line
D) At the second right intercostal space at the midclavicular line
Correct Answer:

Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q1: The nurse assesses the patient's respirations and
Q2: The patient's oral temperature is 37.1
Q3: The nurse is teaching a family member
Q4: The nurse is validating the measurement of
Q6: The nurse is preparing to obtain a
Q7: The nurse uses a blood pressure (BP)
Q8: The nurse notes that the patient's
Q9: The patient is unstable, so the nurse
Q10: The nurse is caring for a lethargic,
Q11: The nurse is preparing to measure the