During inspection of the precordium of an adult patient,the nurse notices the chest moving in a forceful manner along the fourth-to-fifth left intercostal space at the midclavicular line.This finding most likely suggests:

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A heave or lift is a sustained,forceful thrusting of the ventricle during systole.It occurs with ventricular hypertrophy as a result of increased workload.A right ventricular heave is seen at the sternal border;a left ventricular heave is seen at the apex.

During Inspection of the Precordium of an Adult Patient,the Nurse