The nurse is able to demonstrate proper placement of the stethoscope when assessing the apical pulse by placing the bell at which location?

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The stethoscope bell should be placed at the apex of the heart when assessing the apical pulse. This is typically located at the 5th intercostal space at the mid-clavicular line. Placing the bell at other sites, such as the carotid or radial site, would not accurately assess the apical pulse.

The Nurse Is Able to Demonstrate Proper Placement of the Stethoscope