Mr. Walder is a 56-year-old man who has been complaining of chest palpitations. Which position is useful for auscultating heart sounds?
A) Prone
B) Dorsal recumbent
C) Left lateral recumbent
D) Right Sims

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The left lateral recumbent position places the left ventricle closer to the chest wall and is recommended for auscultating low-pitched sounds, such as the third and fourth heart sounds. If the patient is in the prone, dorsal recumbent, or right Sims position, you will not be able to auscultate heart sounds. The dorsal recumbent position is for examination of the rectum and genitalia. The Sims position is the position for examination of the rectum.

Mr Walder Is a 56-Year-Old Man Who Has Been Complaining