During the physical assessment of a patient on admission, the nurse auscultates a grade II midsystolic heart murmur. The nurse would conduct additional assessment for which condition?

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A grade II midsystolic heart murmur is most commonly associated with aortic stenosis, which is a narrowing of the aortic valve. Additional assessment would include checking for symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, and dizziness, as well as ordering an echocardiogram to confirm the diagnosis. The other options, mitral stenosis, aortic regurgitation, and mitral regurgitation, are associated with different types of murmurs.

During the Physical Assessment of a Patient on Admission, the Nurse